Spice Market Insights & Industry Updates

Why this matters right now Cumin (jeera) is a foundation spice for many global seasoning profiles, from taco and chili blends to curry, kebab, and snack seasonings. When cumin prices move quickly, it can affect blended seasoning costs, contract pricing, and...

Market context for early February 2026 Ginger is a core ingredient across food manufacturing, beverages, supplements, and functional products. While demand remains steady, recent export data shows a variation that B2B buyers should not ignore: export volumes are...

Garlic is one of the most widely used ingredients across food manufacturing, foodservice, and retail. While it is often viewed as a “stable” commodity, the 2026 season is shaping up with tighter supply conditions than usual due to weather-related disruptions in key...

Why this matters now Spices are rarely the direct target of tariffs, but trade policy changes often reshape the cost structure behind sourcing: from duties and taxes to logistics, compliance, and pricing risk. In January 2026, several developments at the EU, Asia, and...

Seasoning development doesn’t end once the blend is finalized. In food manufacturing, the way a seasoning is applied can change the final eating experience just as much as the ingredients inside the blend. A seasoning can taste stronger or weaker, stick well or fall...

The 2026 blue poppy seed season is shaping up to be unusual before it even begins. Unlike most years, the market is expected to enter the new cycle with almost no carry-over stocks. Warehouses across Europe are largely empty, and most of the 2025 crop has already been...