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Detailed explanation-1: -The 2nd edition of Kerala Spice Conference & Exposition organised by Spices Board, CII Kerala, and CII Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE) with the theme ‘Value Creation in Spices-Global Market’ will be held on September 27 & 28 at Hotel Le Meridien Kochi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kochi is known by a lot of nicknames such as God’s Own Country and the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It has also been known as the Spice Capital of the world, since ancient times.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kerala is known as the Land of spices. It is home to a variety of spices: pepper, vanilla, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Historical records cite that the spice trade Kerala had with Babylon and Egypt were centuries old. Some 2000 years back, among the spices that crossed the seas; Cinnamon from Kerala was used in embalming the dead bodies of the Pharaohs and in the manufacture of perfumes and holy oils.

Detailed explanation-5: -Being bestowed with Kerala as its rich spice bowl, no country in the world produces as many varieties of spices as India. Kerala, often called the “Land of Spices” is a magical place that has been gifting the rest of the world; flavor, fragrance and colour for many centuries.