The Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISSH) is a national association that was established to bring together farmers, traders, processors, manufacturers, exporters, and other members of the spice community from various parts of India to create a sustainable ecosystem for the growth and development of the spice trade and its exports. The association has its head office in Unjha, Gujarat and is led by a group of experts, stakeholders, and pioneers in the spice trade.
One of FISSH’s initiatives is to offer practical training to students of agricultural universities. The training involves field visits for physical and scientific crop surveys of seed spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, and fenugreek. These visits are conducted in coordination with farmers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, under the guidance of faculty members, experts from the spice trade, and exporters. This practical training helps students to gain hands-on experience and learn about the best practices in the spice trade.
FISSH’s flagship event, The Annual Spice Meet, is now in its 7th edition and is scheduled to be held for the first time in Mumbai on March 3 and 4, 2023 at Hotel Leela, Sahar Andheri. This event is a platform for members of the spice community to come together and discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.
Federation chairman Devendra Patel said that India’s export during 2021-22 of seed spices segment consisting of cumin seed, coriander, fennel and fenugreek is INR 4500 crores valued at $0.60 billion and consisting of 3.38 lakhs tons , which has a significant contribution to the export of overall spices segment from India valued at $4.13 billion.
At the Annual Spice Meet, FISSH will unveil the Crop Survey Report 2023, which will provide insights into the crop yields and production trends of various seed spices. In addition, the Legends of the Spice Trade will be recognized and honored for their contribution to the growth and development of the spice trade. Awards will also be conferred to top achievers in domestic and international trade, young budding entrepreneurs for their success and achievements, and farmers for their good agricultural practices, organic farming, and IPM farming.
FISSH is working towards creating a sustainable and vibrant ecosystem for the growth and development of the spice trade in India, and the Annual Spice Meet is an important event for members of the community to come together and collaborate towards this goal.
