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Spice Industry Gears Up for NSC 2026 in Jaipur
The fifth edition of the National Spice Conference (NSC) 2026 is set to bring India’s spice industry together in Jaipur on September 19 and 20. Organised by the World Spice Organisation (WSO), the not-for-profit technical partner of the All-India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF), the two-day event will be held at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre.
This year’s conference, built around the theme “Empowering Farmers, Protecting Consumers,” will focus on issues shaping the future of India’s spice sector. Farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), processors, exporters, regulators, researchers and technology providers are expected to participate, creating a common platform for discussion and collaboration across the value chain.
The programme will combine business sessions with an exhibition featuring new technologies and indigenous agricultural products. A Buyer–Seller Meet will also form part of the event, giving producers and businesses an opportunity to explore commercial partnerships and improve market connections.
Farmer incomes, food safety, responsible sourcing and sustainability will be among the key areas of discussion. The conference will also examine ways to improve market access for farmers and FPOs while helping them respond to changing requirements in domestic and international markets.
The opening session is scheduled to bring together senior representatives from the agriculture, spices and policy sectors, including WSO Chairman Ramkumar Menon, Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission Chairman Ashok Dalwai, Spices Board Secretary MS Manivannan, Rajasthan Principal Secretary of Agriculture and Horticulture Manju Rajpal, and NSC 2026 Business Committee Chairman Ganapathy K D. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the second day.
The National Spice Conference has developed into an important industry platform over its previous four editions. It provides participants with an opportunity to exchange knowledge, examine emerging challenges and explore practical solutions across different stages of the spice supply chain. The 2025 edition recorded participation from 485 delegates.
The 2026 edition comes at a time when India’s spice industry is facing increasing pressure to meet stricter food safety norms, regulatory requirements and sustainability expectations. At the same time, international markets are showing greater interest in products that offer consistent quality, traceability and assurance on production practices.
Against this backdrop, the conference is expected to place stronger emphasis on connecting what happens at the farm level with consumer safety and market expectations. Strengthening these links will be crucial for improving farmer returns while helping India maintain its position in global spice markets.
