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…
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,…
Pecan Tariffs: What U.S. Buyers Need to Know About the Current Market Chaos
If you’re sourcing pecans in the U.S. right now, you’re probably feeling the market’s uncertainty due to the recent tariff rollercoaster. With recent tariff proposals affecting key trading partners like Mexico, Canada, and China, the pecan industry is experiencing…
How Indian Peanuts Are Gaining from US Tariffs
Indian peanut exporters are seeing surprising benefits from recent shifts in global trade, especially as US peanut exports face new hurdles. Since the US introduced a 25% tariff on imports from key trade partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico, the peanut market…