GUATEMALAN cardamom prices have risen sharply over recent weeks as 2008/09 crop carryover runs out in the run up to first new crop arrivals. Andrew Barker, managing director of PBAbrokerage, said that seeds were currently being quoted at $16,000 a tonne c&f, mixed yellow qualities for grinding at around $10,500 a tonne and medium whole greens between $14,000 and $16,000 a tonne c&f. Mr Barker said that sources in Guatemala have claimed the crop which started this month will be marginally behind that of 2008/09, but he was reserving judgement for now... Read More