Founded in 1942 at the
request of the Canadian government, the original group of
12 companies was made up of the principal brokers, importers
and grinders in the Canadian Spice industry at the time.
CSA History
The initial purpose of the Association was to ensure that fair and
equitable allocations of the various spices were made during World
War II, as it was extremely difficult to obtain supplies due to
crop shortages and limited shipping facilities from foreign countries
during wartime. Over time, the Association became a useful vehicle
for exchanging information about common issues within the industry
and government.
