Spice & Seasoning Industry Insights
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How Chile Peppers Left the Americas and Changed the Way the World Eats
Today, chile peppers are closely associated with cuisines across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. But their story begins in the Americas. Long before they became essential to dishes around the world, chile peppers were cultivated and used by Indigenous…
Oilseed Prices Under Pressure as China Imports Slow
Vegetable oil and oilseed prices eased into early September. The pressure reflects (1) scarce near-term Chinese buying of U.S. soybeans, (2) elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories, and (3) a weaker import and consumption signal from U.S. biofuels in 1H25. While FAO’s…
US Tariffs Put Pressure on Turmeric Exports
The turmeric trade has been caught in the middle of the escalating tariff dispute between Washington and New Delhi. With import duties now doubled to as high as 50%, shipments from India, the world’s main supplier, are losing pace. Turmeric in the Crosshairs Turmeric…
U.S. Tariffs: Impact on Consumers and Businesses
Recent tariff measures are beginning to move beyond policy discussions and into everyday prices. While many retailers initially absorbed the added costs, this approach is becoming harder to sustain as new inventory arrives at higher import rates. Costs Shifting to…