Spices Exports

Indian spices not banned by Singapore, Hong Kong, says MoS Anupriya Patel

Indian spices have not been banned by countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, the Ministry of Commerce informed Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Specific batches of a few spice mixtures exported from India were recalled by the food safety authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore due to the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) above permissible limits, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel said in a written reply. As part of its import surveillance, the Singapore Food Agency placed the consignments of spices from the associated brands under Hold-and-Test regime for a period of one month. The Spices Board, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has taken various steps to meet the varying EtO limits of the importing country. They include mandatory pre-shipment testing of spices being exported to these destinations and issuance of comprehensive guidelines to be followed by exporters to prevent possible EtO contamination at all stages such as procurement of raw

From cheese to whisky: India returns 1,500 imported foods amid safety woes

India imports food from over 100 countries, regulated under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, ensuring uniform standards for both domestic and imported products

Nepal bans 'Everest, MDH Masala' brand, starts test for ethylene oxide

Nepal has banned these two spice brands after the news about high levels of ethylene oxide traces in the products

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination claims

"The use of ethylene oxide is not allowed here and maximum residue levels are in place for herbs and spices," James Cooper, Deputy Director of Food Policy at the FSA

MDH, Everest row: Centre asks state govts to test spices for quality check

Amid controversy over Indian spice exports, the Centre mandates state governments to conduct quality tests

USFDA gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination

Hong Kong this month suspended sales of three MDH spice blends and an Everest spice mix for fish curries. Singapore ordered a recall of the Everest spice mix as well

FSSAI commissions nationwide quality check on MDH, Everest products

This move comes after Hong Kong and Singapore food departments recalled some variants of spice mixes from both companies

Govt orders ethylene oxide testing for spice export to Hong Kong, Singapore

Currently, spice exports to Singapore and Hong Kong require mandatory testing for the carcinogen Aflatoxin and the dye Sudan I-IV

DS Group to spend Rs 125 crore in FY25 to expand Catch Spices brand

Homegrown FMCG firm Dharampal Satyapal Group is planning to spend about Rs 125 crore this fiscal on advertising, marketing, stepping up distribution network in tier II and III cities and in quick commerce for its core brand Catch Spices, which has entered the Rs 1,000 crore club, a top company official said. The group plans to introduce new products such as rasam powder and others to suit tastes in south India under its Catch Spices brand as it seeks to penetrate in the region as part of an overall strategy to grow at a CAGR of 30 per cent in the next five years. "We are on the path of growth. In 2023-24 we crossed Rs 1,000 crore mark in salt and spices (under the Catch Spices brand) and we are optimistic about the category," Dharampal Satyapal (DS) Group Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar told PTI. However, he said it is a very tough category for any new entrant to get into. "We have grown around 22 per cent CAGR over the years. In the last two years we have grown at a CAGR of 24 per cent.

National Chili Day 2024: Everything you need to know about its importance

Chili peppers, also chile or chilli, are kinds of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum. In many cuisines, chili peppers are frequently used as a spice to add "heat" to dishes

After successful trial, India aims at $1 bn banana exports in next 5 yrs

With successfully exporting a trial shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands through sea route, India is now aiming to increase exports of this fruit to USD one billion in the next five years, an official said. At present, exports of most of the fruits from India are happening by air route because of lower volumes and different ripening periods. To increase the volumes, India is developing sea protocols for fresh fruits and vegetables like bananas, mangoes, pomegranates and jackfruit to promote their exports through ocean routes. The protocol includes understanding voyage time, scientifically understanding the ripening of these commodities, harvesting at a particular time and training of farmers. These protocols will be different for different fruits and vegetables. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), along with other stakeholders, has developed these protocols for bananas. APEDA is an arm of the commerce ministry. "With the ...

Spices to soaps: Prices of consumer items have spiked up to 32% in a year

There has been a double-digit year-on-year increase in the prices of most spices, with branded coriander costing 16.9 per cent more in June this year than a year ago

Mahashay Dharampal Gulati: The master of spices who blazed a trail

MDH promoter leaves legacy built on family values

Saddened by the death of MDH owner Dharampal Gulati, says President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said he was saddened to know the demise of MDH owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati. The 'Masala King' died at 82.

Spices exports up 5% by volume in 1st half of FY 2016-17

Total value of exports was Rs 7892.65 crore during the corresponding period last FY

Cleanliness problem in spice export

Adulteration, pesticide residues irking various importing countries; industry alarmed

Spice traders and exporters form single lobby group

Hitherto working separately, they've now started an industry body to speak in one voice with the govt on policy matters and to mitigate problems like adulteration

Spices exports surge 8% in Apr-Dec

In volume term, spices exports showed a decline to 603,885 tonnes in first nine months of the financial year 2015-16