Spice & Seasoning Industry Insights
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Nutmeg and Mace: Two Spices From the Same Fruit
Nutmeg and mace look, taste, and function like two different spices. Botanically, they come from the same fruit. Both are produced by Myristica fragrans , a tropical evergreen native to Indonesia’s Moluccas, including the Banda Islands, which have been closely…
April 2025 Spice Market Update: Tariffs, Trade Shifts & What We’re Doing About It
Several key spices are facing steep tariff increases and shifting trade dynamics, particularly from countries like Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. These changes are already impacting pricing, availability, and logistics for spice importers and buyers across the U.S. At…
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…