Why Metal Tariffs Are Quietly Driving Up Your Spice Shipping and Packaging Costs
Spices aren’t tariffed—but what protects and ships them is. As of June 2025, sharp increases in steel and aluminum tariffs...
17Jun
10Jun
India Pushes Forward on Sustainable Spice Exports, Calls for Policy Reforms, and Introduces a New Turmeric Variety
India is making bold moves to reshape its spice export strategy—focusing not just on quantity, but on quality, traceability, and...
03Jun
June 2025 Black Pepper Update: What U.S. Bulk Buyers Should Know About Supply, Consumer Impact, and What’s Next
Global black pepper supply remains tight, and prices haven’t eased. But by now, most buyers know that. What’s becoming more...
27May
Why Black Pepper Costs Are Rising and What You Can Do About It – Update May 2025
Cost Pressure Is Now Structural
If you’re sourcing black pepper in bulk, expect prices to stay high for the remainder of...
20May
U.S.–China Tariff Pause: Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Questions
The recent 90-day pause in U.S.–China tariffs has stirred movement across major ports, especially in Los Angeles, but it hasn’t...
13May
Spice Market Adjusts to U.S.–China Tariff Truce
The United States and China have agreed to sharply reduce tariffs that brought bilateral trade to a near standstill in...
05May
New Flavor Combinations Changing the Way We Eat in 2025
In 2025, one thing is clear: people are tired of the usual. They’re not just looking for good food—they want...
29Apr
What’s the Status of Mexican Goods in the U.S. Tariff Shift?
As of April 29, 2025, U.S. importers and Mexican exporters are navigating a complex landscape. The United States’ recent blanket...
22Apr
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....
14Apr
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....