The 9th International Spice Conference (ISC 2026), held in Kochi, Kerala, concluded in February 2026 as a major success, bringing together over 1,200 delegates from more than 60 countries. Organized by the All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF), the conference served as a critical global platform for policymakers, exporters, and innovators to address the future of the spice trade. CORE CONFERENCE DETAILS THEME : 'Spice 360 - Getting Future Ready', where ancient routes met t

The SPICED scheme - short for 'Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development' - is a Spices Board initiative by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. With a total outlay of Rs.422 crore, it aims to boost spice exports, increase cardamom productivity, enhance post-harvest quality, and support value addition through 2025-26. The SPICED scheme provides financial assistance for various activities: MISSIO