GUATEMALA is expecting a healthy cardamom crop this year, despite reports of an earthquake affecting production. A Guatemalan exporter told ThePublic Ledger that production in 2007 would be higher than last year’s 26,000 tonnes. A recent report in the Indian Press said that Indian cardamom prices had reached Rs468 ($11.47) a kg, due to reports […]
GUATEMALA is expecting a healthy cardamom crop this year, despite reports of an earthquake there affecting production. A Guatemalan exporter told The Public Ledger that production in 2007 would be higher than last year’s 26,000 tonnes. A recent report in the Indian Press said that Indian cardamom prices had reached Rs468 ($11.47) a kg, due […]
TRADERS are trying to establish the extent of damage caused by Tropical Storm Barbara to crops in Guatemala and Mexico. The storm reportedly lashed coffee and sugar growing areas near the Pacific Coasts of the two countries on June 2. Barbara made landfall shortly before dawn carrying sustained winds of 50mph and higher gusts, before […]
INDIA’S Spices Board is aiming to venture into the retail arena by floating a company to market spices in India and abroad. The company will be called Flavourit Spices Trading and will focus on selling a range of spices under the brand name Flavourit. Minister of state for commerce Jairam Ramesh said: “The board has […]