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…
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,…