Coalitions and Global Leadership
One of ASTA’s strategic goals is to collaborate with other organizations that share the same objectives on an issue. This allows ASTA to have a stronger impact on industry change, education, and public policy.
Benefits of Coalitions and Partnerships
Facilitate the sharing of information
Our partners enable us to gain access to a wider range of resources and information, enhancing the quality of initiatives by ensuring that comprehensive data and insights inform decisions. Information-sharing can also generate collective, cross-sector problem-solving efforts for more innovative and effective solutions.
Efficient use of organizational resources
Through coalitions and partnerships, ASTA can share resources such as research, data, and information, reducing the duplication of effort and the expenses associated with doing this work on an individual level.
Better representation of industry interests
By partnering with like-minded organizations, ASTA can consolidate advocacy efforts. These partnerships can lead to greater impact and change through our united front on regulatory and legislative issues. We are also better able to anticipate and adapt to policy changes that may affect different parts of the spice trade and food industry.
Grow relationship network
Participation in various industry coalitions and partnerships allows ASTA to expand its network of contacts and grow its influence. ASTA also values the diverse perspectives and relationships gained through these partnerships.
Coalition Memberships
The American Spice Trade Association holds long-standing membership in several well-established coalitions. ASTA also works with industry partners on an as-needed basis and may form loose coalitions in varying degrees of formality to share information or collaborate on a more narrow set of objectives. ASTA industry coalition membership and partnerships include:
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.: Hygienic by Design
3-A SSI advances food safety goals through collaboration on hygienic equipment design. Affiliate Member organizations have a unique opportunity to lead the development of specialized education and training programs to meet the needs of their members and benefit from access to 3-A SSI Knowledge Resources and committees, as well as reduced registration fees for the Summit.
Alliance for a Stronger FDA
The Alliance for a Stronger FDA is a non-profit coalition that advocates for increased FDA appropriations. Funding for the FDA has not kept pace with the FDA’s additional responsibilities. The FDA needs more resources to fulfill its mission, and the Alliance works with Congress to build support for more Congressional funding for the FDA.
Food & Beverage Issues Alliance
FBIA is a coalition of food and beverage trade associations. FBIA works to ensure regulations are reasonable, achievable, and economically feasible for both small and large food and beverage manufacturers. In addition, through collaboration with regulatory authorities, FBIA works to ensure food and beverage regulations and guidance are justified by science and established through an open and transparent process.
Food Industry Codex Coalition
FICC represents over 70 U.S. food companies, beverage companies, and trade associations keenly interested in the international standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). The primary objective of the FICC, which represents the entire food chain from production to retail, is to advocate for international food standards and policies based on science.
Sustainable Spices Initiative
SSI is a consortium of partners committed to sustainable value chains. It is a champion for several goals codified in the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development, including no poverty, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, decent work, economic growth, responsible production, and climate action. ASTA and SSI have formalized a joint commitment and partnership to promote sustainability in the global spice industry through the development of education, shared resources, and targeted farmer initiatives.
Partnership for a Lead-Free Future
ASTA is a proud partner in the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, a global initiative led by UNICEF and USAID. This partnership is committed to eliminating childhood lead poisoning by addressing lead exposure from consumer goods, including spices. As part of this coalition, ASTA contributes to promoting safe agricultural operations and protecting public health, especially in low- and middle-income countries. ASTA’s involvement further strengthens its commitment to industry stewardship and the safety of the global spice supply chain.
Partnership for Food Traceability
PFT is an independent, sector-neutral nonprofit public-private partnership developing a shared, overarching vision for food traceability across the supply chain. PFT’s membership includes industry members, trade associations, and technology vendors from all sectors and industries of the food supply chain.
The Alliance for Recall Ready Communities
ARRC is a coalition that brings together supply chain representatives, industry organization, government and compliance agencies, and more, to define a model for a proactive, connected recall process that includes sharing standardized data and promoting modernized recall simulations.
