Spice & Seasoning Industry Insights
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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,…
Cumin Market Shift: China Steps In
In recent years, China has emerged as a key player in the global cumin market. Long dominated by India, cumin exports are now being reshaped by shifting supply patterns, changing weather cycles, and new trade dynamics. China, which once played a minor role, has grown…
Cashew Market Update: High Prices, Trade Shifts, and What U.S. Buyers Need to Know
Cashew prices are hitting new highs, tariffs are adding friction to the supply chain, and U.S. importers are paying the price. While global demand is climbing, U.S. buyers are getting squeezed by policy, competition, and rising costs. India: Processing Disruptions…
Why Metal Tariffs Are Quietly Driving Up Your Spice Shipping and Packaging Costs
Spices aren’t tariffed—but what protects and ships them is. As of June 2025, sharp increases in steel and aluminum tariffs are quietly raising the cost of doing business for spice importers, exporters, and processors. If you’re in the B2B spice trade—whether sourcing…