American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)
Spice Industry Association
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Industry classification
Organization overview
The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) describes itself as the voice of the U.S. spice industry in the global market and works to advance the spice trade through advocacy, collaboration and education. Its work covers food safety and treatment methods, heavy metals, adulteration and contamination prevention, health benefits and sustainability. ASTA provides arbitration and trade contracts, a laboratory proficiency testing program, a membership directory, on-demand education and events, and a shipping partnership with Gemini Shippers Association.
Companies in the U.S. spice trade.
Areas of expertise
- Spice Trade
- Spice Food Safety
- Adulteration Prevention
- Trade Contracts and Arbitration
Functions
- Advocacy
- Education
- Events
- Arbitration
- Laboratory Proficiency Testing
Topics
Heavy Metals · Adulteration and Contamination · Food Safety and Treatment Methods · Sustainability · Health Benefits of Spices
Official contact information
- https://astaspice.org
- +1 202-253-6216
Resources
Source & information provenance
This organization profile was originally compiled by United Exports using publicly available sources identified below. Information may subsequently be updated or supplemented by the organization through the claim and review process.
Sources shown below identify the public sources used by United Exports in preparing the original profile.
- Official organization website· reviewed 2026-08-15Public organizational information compiled by United Exports from the organization’s official website.
- United Exports Agriculture industry working list· reviewed 2026-08-15Organization name and industry classification.
- About Us· reviewed 2026-09-23Phase 2 enrichment: advocacy topics, arbitration, proficiency testing, Gemini partnership
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