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.
Allspice Is Not a Blend: The Story Behind One of the Most Misunderstood Spices
Allspice has a name that makes it sound like a seasoning blend. It isn’t. Allspice comes from the fruit of Pimenta dioica , an evergreen tree native to parts of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. The berry develops an aroma that can remind people of clove,…
Why U.S. Buyers Pay Less While India Hits Record Highs
In August 2025, chickpea markets are running hot. Prices in India – the world’s largest producer and consumer – have reached record highs, and while that might sound like a local issue, the ripple effects are global. For U.S. bulk buyers, this creates both challenges…
EU–US Pecan Trade: Strong Links Despite Tight Supply
The European Union has become the most important export market for U.S. pecans, even as overall exports from the U.S. have dropped. This shift reflects both the structural patterns of trade and the changing dynamics of supply. Europe Becomes the Top Buyer In the…
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…