Spice & Seasoning Industry Insights
Practical insights for food manufacturers, procurement teams, product developers, private-label brands, and commercial food operations. Explore guidance on seasoning formulation, ingredient performance, sourcing, food safety, market conditions, and production at scale.
Types of granulation and why they matter in seasoning blends
Granulation is one of the most overlooked specifications in seasoning blend development. Buyers and R&D teams often focus on flavor profile, heat level, or ingredient sourcing, and treat particle size as a secondary detail to sort out later. In practice,…
Spice Trade Under Pressure: EU Import Growth Meets New U.S. Tariffs
As of July 28, 2025, a new EU–U.S. trade agreement has taken shape. While headlines focused on steel and automobiles, there’s an underlying development that deserves closer attention: the shifting dynamics of agri-food trade between the European Union and the United…
How NAFED’s Sales Are Keeping Peanut Prices in Check
India’s peanut market has been remarkably steady in recent weeks, and that’s not by chance. The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) has stepped in, releasing large volumes of stock into the market and easing pressure on prices that…
Chickpea Prices 2025: Sharp Rise Possible as Global Supply Tightens
Chickpea markets remain relatively quiet, but the current conditions suggest this stability may not last. India is reporting low trading activity, while global supply remains tight. Several major importers are beginning to step up purchases, which could place…