by Andy | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The black pepper market remains firm as of early November 2025. Supply constraints in key producing countries continue to pressure prices, while U.S. buyers are navigating high tariffs and freight challenges. For bulk spice importers and seasoning manufacturers,...
by Andy | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we enter the final stretch of 2025, U.S. bulk spice buyers face a decisive two-month window. From black pepper shortages to ongoing tariff pressures and year-end inventory recalibrations, this period isn’t about reflecting on the year’s trends, it’s about...
by Andy | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Growing Role of Co-Packing in the Food Industry Across the U.S., more food brands are choosing to work with co-packers to expand production without building their own facilities. What was once seen as a backup solution has become a key strategy for scaling...
by Andy | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In our previous blog post from February 2025, we discussed how new U.S. tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian imports were already reshaping the spice trade, raising import costs and forcing many distributors to reconsider sourcing strategies. Now, only months...
by Andy | Oct 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Quick read: Auction activity around Oct 2 was thinner than usual. Holiday closures and patchy late-monsoon weather slowed flows into key yards, keeping prices firm for mainstream grades. Arrivals Late-September daily arrivals into Guntur generally hovered around...
