by Andy | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In our previous blog post from February 2025, we discussed how new U.S. tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian imports were already reshaping the spice trade, raising import costs and forcing many distributors to reconsider sourcing strategies. Now, only months...
by Andy | Oct 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Quick read: Auction activity around Oct 2 was thinner than usual. Holiday closures and patchy late-monsoon weather slowed flows into key yards, keeping prices firm for mainstream grades. Arrivals Late-September daily arrivals into Guntur generally hovered around...
by Andy | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Weather & Disruptions September 2025 was rough across several pepper origins. In Vietnam, Typhoon Bualoi came ashore on September 29 with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Central provinces saw power cuts, airport closures, and damage to homes and...
by Andy | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Saffron buyers in Europe have opened their wallets this year. From January to August, the EU imported just under 90 tonnes of saffron, one of the highest Jan–Aug tallies on record, yet what stands out isn’t the volume, it’s the bill. Import spending hit a new record,...
by Andy | Sep 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
From California orchards to global trading desks, almonds are experiencing a supply‐chain squeeze. High inventories aren’t just numbers in a report — they have real effects on pricing, shipments, farmer incomes, and global trade dynamics. In this article, we unpack...
by Andy | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Vegetable oil and oilseed prices eased into early September. The pressure reflects (1) scarce near-term Chinese buying of U.S. soybeans, (2) elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories, and (3) a weaker import and consumption signal from U.S. biofuels in 1H25. While FAO’s...
