Spice Market Insights & Industry Updates

When people describe a chili as “hot,” they’re usually talking about a sensation. In manufacturing, that sensation has a name, a measurement, and a specification: capsaicin. Capsaicin and related capsaicinoids are the compounds responsible for heat in peppers. They’re...

Sustainability isn’t just a label anymore. In the U.S. spice sector, it has moved into everyday procurement conversations, contract terms, and documentation requirements. As we move into 2026, buyers want more than claims; they want to see how spices were grown, who...

As of December 1st 2025, the chilli market is facing real pressure. A recent cyclone that hit key producing regions in India has pushed the new-season harvest back by several weeks, and the market is already reacting. With limited arrivals and reduced field activity,...

Supplier Nights like the Texas IFT Longhorn Section are fast-paced, crowded, and full of opportunities. For food manufacturers, R&D teams, and purchasing managers, they’re one of the few chances to meet dozens of suppliers in a single evening. But many companies...

In November 2025, the U.S. government removed tariffs on a wide range of imported agricultural goods, including key ingredients like spices, cocoa, and paprika. The policy change reverses earlier trade restrictions imposed under the reciprocal tariffs framework...

After months of steady harvests and high export activity, the global grain market has entered a new phase of price pressure. The trend is clear: with record output and aggressive competition from the Black Sea region, global grain prices are sliding, a shift that...