Cardamom and spice sourcing, from Idukki
Guide · 30 Oct 2026
Buying cardamom and spices in bulk for hotels, restaurants and cafés
A buyer guide for hotels, restaurants and cafés: which cardamom grade suits which use, whole pods versus seed, storage basics and keeping orders consistent.
Guide · 30 Oct 2026
Cardamom grades explained: 8 mm, 7 mm, AGEB and what they mean
Why AGEB is 7.0 mm in the Agmark schedule but 8 mm+ in trade talk, what litre weight and colour tell you, and how to write a grade on a purchase order.
Compliance · 30 Oct 2026
EU pesticide limits and ethylene oxide: what to ask your Indian spice supplier
The EU default residue limit is 0.01 mg/kg, CBI says Indian cardamom faces more border checks, and EtO alerts continue. A buyer's checklist of what to ask for.
Market · 30 Oct 2026
New-crop cardamom 2026: what the auctions and a dry monsoon mean for buyers
Spices Board auction averages rose from Rs 2,290/kg in March to above Rs 3,000 by July and held there. What the dry monsoon means for buyers planning cover.
Market · 30 Oct 2026
Zero extra US tariff on Indian spices: what changes for US importers
Pepper, cardamom and cloves are listed as exempt from the US 10% Section 301 tariff on India from July 2026. What this means, plus FDA rules and freight.