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,…
Vietnam’s Spice Trade Under Pressure: U.S. Tariffs, Market Moves, and What Comes Next
The Vietnamese spice market, especially pepper, cassia cinnamon, star anise, and ginger, is facing a critical moment. After the U.S. announced a steep 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports earlier this month, markets reacted fast. Though this specific surcharge is now…
Spice Trade Under Pressure: Tariff Waves and Freight Disruptions Explained
The U.S. trade landscape is shifting fast. As of this week — called “Liberation Day” — reciprocal tariffs are now active across nearly every major export country. For bulk buyers in the spice industry, this means immediate cost implications on imports, especially from…
New Tariffs Are Coming—What US Spice Buyers Need to Know
A broad new tariff plan is expected to be announced on April 2, 2025. According to early briefings, the measure will apply to nearly all goods imported from major U.S. trading partners. Unlike previous rounds of tariffs that targeted specific industries or products,…