ITC Spices

ITC's key strength is in its century-long relationship with farmers who form an essential part of this business. Partnering with more than 10,000 spice farmers across 170 villages, and 35,000 hectares of cropland, ITC has been able to produce the purest spices in compliance with the most stringent food safety norms worldwide.

Not only has the business successfully implemented an Integrated Pest Management program to grow food-safe spices but also adopted a holistic approach towards delivering long-term sustainable food safety through its Integrated Community Engagement. This involves large-scale interventions—technological, agronomical, social, and environmental—at the grassroots level. ITC Spices is certified by Rainforest Alliance for its exemplary farm sustainability program.

Complementing ITC's strong backward linkages is its state-of-the-art processing facility and end-to-end traceable supply chain. ITC Spices' BRC AA grade certified processing facility is one of the most advanced in the industry with innovative technologies, six sigma-driven processes, and robust food defense systems ensuring food safe produce and superior sensorial experience. ITC has leveraged its cross-industry expertise in developing unconventional grinding technologies and established an Integrated Grinding & Sterilization unit with standards of ISO Class 8, which maintains high volatile oil in processed seed spices and ensures superior visual color and packing capabilities ranging from 50 gms retail SKUs to Jumbo 500 Kgs bulk packing.

The entire supply chain is controlled by an IT-enabled traceability system which ensures a positive control release mechanism providing farm-to-fork visibility for our products. The product is further secured through the internal ISO 17025 accredited Quality Control laboratory.

The ITC Spices Business strives to deliver the highest quality to its customers and addresses their food safety concerns by nurturing process-driven value chains. Food Safety, Quality, and Sustainability are the founding principles of ITC's spices business.