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

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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

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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