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Ben Walters at North Market Spices in Columbus, Ohio

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The history of the spice trade is a tale overflowing with adventure, violence, and greed. Once the world’s largest industry, the hunger for spices spurred global exploration, and the urge to control those valuable commodities sparked wars.

Today, with salt and pepper ubiquitous on every table, and bottles of affordable seasonings stocked 10 deep on the shelves of every grocery, you might think that the spice business has been drained of intrigue — but you’d be wrong.

We spoke with three modern-day spice traders who prove that not only is the field far from extinct, but it’s also still driven by passion, plus a dash of kismet.

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