Spice Market Insights & Industry Updates

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Weather & Disruptions September 2025 was rough across several pepper origins. In Vietnam, Typhoon Bualoi came ashore on September 29 with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Central provinces saw power cuts, airport closures, and damage to homes and...