Creating positive impact for people, planet and progress
Together with our partners, we’re working to develop sustainable business models, create positive on-the-ground impact and improve sector governance in key spice-producing countries.
Cultivating a flavour for sustainable spices
The spice industry is under pressure: demand is rising, and with it, serious issues impeding supply. What is produced is often adulterated or tainted with high agrochemical residue, allergens and mycotoxins. At the same time, health and safety risks, poor working conditions and child labour have led to an exodus of farmers.
To secure the supply of authentic, natural and sustainable spices, we pioneered the Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI) with public and private partners working together towards ethically produced spices.
Together with these industry front-runners, we are enabling better traceability and control through collaboration with governments and farmers, creating broad engagement, developing and benchmarking standards, implementing pilot projects, and sharing learnings to create a sustainable spices sector.
“IDH’s guidance strengthened our sustainability program framework and advanced key metrics for gender equality, climate resilience, and productivity. Through collaborative efforts, we’ve leveraged data-driven insights and cutting-edge precision farming solutions to address India's unique challenges.”
Head Agritech, IFFCO Kisan
Our initiatives in spices
Bringing together leading national and international processors, blenders, food industry brands, retailers and NGOs to transform the sector sustainably.
Initiative
Find out moreSustainable Spices Initiative (SSI)
A sector-wide consortium striving for sustainable transformation within the spices sector through strategic collaboration.
News & Resources
The latest updates from our work in the spices sector
SUTRA 2.0: Sustainable Trade Summit 2024 Advances Responsible Sourcing in Indian Markets
IDH to convene global leaders at SUTRA 2024: shaping the future of sustainable trade
