Weather spoils nutmeg outlook
India produces nutmeg but has its own domestic demand to meet and is a prominent importer of the spice. Nutmeg is harvested year round but the peak crop in…READ MORE
India to raise profile of Goa as spice producing state
The Spices Board of India has decided to establish a new regional office in Goa, which will promote better production and marketing of spices in the state. The state has a modest volume of spice production and cultivates a few spice crops, such as nutmeg…READ MORE
Indian nutmeg producers gain from favourable output
Indian nutmeg producers have benefited from a good crop in the country this year. Good export demand was witnessed for Indian nutmeg especially within Asian markets. The good crop ensured that India could supply aflatoxin-free guaranteed material. With the festival season in nutmeg growing areas in the middle of September, and expect Indian nutmeg prices […]
Push for sustainability faces challenges in nutmeg sector
MOVES to implement sustainable spices standards in the nutmeg sector are proving challenging as buyers are looking to cut costs by purchasing lower quality nutmeg. Demand for Indonesian nutmeg was ongoing and there had been increased offtake from India…READ MORE
Indian spice exports value escalates
INDIA recorded a sharp boost in the value of its spice exports over the April to November 2011 period despite a dip in overall volumes. Nutmeg shipments rose to 2,550 tonnes from 1,295 tonnes…READ MORE
India campaigns to improve quality of its nutmeg
THE Indian Spices Board has suggested a series of measures to enhance the quality of the country’s nutmeg in order to better meet the strict regulations imposed by key importers. The board also plans to position nutmeg as a purely organic crop and would undertake campaigns to promote its uses and benefits…READ MORE
Indian Spices Board steps up moves to improve nutmeg quality
THE Indian Spices Board has suggested a series of measures to enhance the quality of the country’s nutmeg in order to better meet the strict regulations imposed by major nutmeg importers such as the…READ MORE
India ramping up measures to cut aflatoxin in spice
THE Spices Board of India is stepping up efforts to reduce aflatoxin in the country’s nutmeg. Training with nutmeg farmers is also planned in the Raigad district of Maharashtra where there is a substantial number of nutmeg trees…READ MORE
Spices Board of India launches campaign against aflatoxin
THE Spices Board of India has launched a campaign to highlight the issue of aflatoxin affecting the quality of spices, particularly nutmeg. Nutmeg are important spices that find wide application in the food industry and medicine…READ MORE
India records large boost in spice exports
INDIA recorded an 18% boost in its spice exports in value terms this January compared with the same month last year. Exports of nutmeg increased to 3,025 tonnes, generating Rs834.2m in revenue from 1,550 tonnes worth Rs437.2m earlier…READ MORE
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