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Geschichten vom Ursprung.

Feldnotizen, Leitfäden und die Überlegungen hinter unserer Beschaffung – für Menschen, denen wichtig ist, woher ihr Essen kommt.

Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

New Codex Standards for Spices: Navigating Global Quality Benchmarks

The adoption of updated Codex Alimentarius benchmarks for large cardamom, coriander, and vanilla marks a pivotal shift in international food governance, offering a unified language of quality for global supply chains.

Lesen →9 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Technical Zero Pesticide Residue Limits: Navigating New EU Standards

The EU’s shift to a 'technical zero' mandate redefines food safety. For importers and chefs, direct-trade identity-preserved sourcing is the only path to supply security.

Lesen →8 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

FDA Validates Indonesia’s Cs-137 Import Certification Program

A new framework for safety and provenance in the global spice trade, signalling a shift toward collaborative, validated oversight for importers and distributors.

Lesen →7 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade4 Min.

Domestic Supply Chain Accountability: The Future of Indian Spice Sourcing

India's spice industry is undergoing a pivotal shift toward domestic supply chain accountability, raising the quality floor for importers and global buyers alike.

Lesen →6 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

The EU Deforestation Regulation: A Guide to Spice Supply Chain Compliance

With the EUDR deadline approaching, we examine the shift toward radical, satellite-verified provenance in the global spice and ingredient trade.

Lesen →5 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Technical Zero Pesticide Residue Limits: Navigating New EU Standards

The EU’s move toward 'technical zero' pesticide residue limits marks a transformative shift in global food sourcing, demanding a transition from basic compliance to rigorous, provenance-led supply chain management.

Lesen →4 Oct 2026
Purity & Safety5 Min.

EU MOAH Limits in Spices: New Compliance Standards for 2027

The European Union has formalised binding limits for Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons. We explore what this regulatory shift means for global spice sourcing and supply chain integrity.

Lesen →3 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Thai Export Regulations: Navigating Indian Spice MRL Compliance

New pesticide residue standards for spice exports to Thailand signal a broader shift in global trade. We examine how rigorous analytical documentation is becoming the definitive currency for high-integrity sourcing.

Lesen →2 Oct 2026
At Origin5 Min.

Geographical Indication Tags in Indian Agriculture: Elevating Sourcing Standards

The rise of GI-tagged exports marks a fundamental shift toward provenance, traceability, and premium quality in the global Indian food-ingredient trade.

Lesen →1 Oct 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Mandatory GRAS Notification: Ensuring Ingredient Integrity in Food Sourcing

The FDA’s transition to a mandatory GRAS notification framework marks a definitive shift toward ingredient transparency. For spice importers and food brands, this evolution demands a rigorous, science-led approach to provenance and documentation.

Lesen →30 Sept 2026
Purity & Safety5 Min.

FSSAI 2026 Contaminant Regulations: Navigating New Compliance Standards

India’s new FSSAI 2026 contaminant regulations mark a pivotal shift toward international alignment, mandating rigorous purity standards for global spice buyers.

Lesen →29 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Climate-Resilient Sourcing in Indian Spices: A New Standard

How proactive, nature-positive agricultural practices are stabilising supply chains and elevating the quality of Indian spice production.

Lesen →28 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade4 Min.

Digital Traceability in the Indian Spice Industry

As global regulatory frameworks tighten, blockchain-backed traceability is redefining the standards of provenance and safety in the Indian spice export market.

Lesen →27 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Full Shelf-Life Compliance: Navigating New EU Spice Import Standards

Regulation (EU) 2024/2895 mandates documented shelf-life stability for food imports. We explore how this shift from snapshot testing to performance-over-time impacts global spice sourcing.

Lesen →26 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

FSSAI 2026 Contaminant Regulations: A Guide for Spice Sourcing

India’s new unified food safety framework marks a pivotal shift toward international quality standards, enhancing transparency for global spice importers and professional chefs.

Lesen →25 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade4 Min.

FSSAI Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling: A Guide for Global Sourcing

India’s shift to mandatory front-of-pack warning labels marks a new era of transparency. Here is what importers and buyers need to know.

Lesen →24 Sept 2026
Purity & Safety5 Min.

FSSAI 2026 Contaminant Regulations: Elevating Spice Quality Standards

India’s unified move toward science-led safety benchmarks marks a turning point for global spice sourcing, aligning domestic production with international excellence.

Lesen →23 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Mandatory GRAS Notification: Ensuring Ingredient Integrity in Food Sourcing

The FDA’s shift to mandatory premarket GRAS notification marks a new era for food transparency. Discover what this means for sourcing, quality, and supply chain accountability.

Lesen →19 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Full Shelf-Life Compliance: EU Food Safety Regulations 2026

New EU mandates require importers to guarantee ingredient safety throughout the entire shelf life. Discover how this shift impacts spice sourcing and quality assurance.

Lesen →18 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade6 Min.

FSSAI Front-of-Pack Labelling: A Guide to Regulatory Shifts

India's food safety regulator is accelerating the implementation of high-visibility nutritional warning labels. We explore what this means for importers, specialty food brands, and the broader supply chain.

Lesen →17 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1206: A Sourcing Guide

New EU trade mandates signal a pivotal shift for Indian spice imports, easing administrative requirements for cinnamon while maintaining rigorous safety oversight.

Lesen →16 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

New Global Codex Standards for Spices: Impact on Quality

India has secured landmark international benchmarks for cardamom, coriander, and vanilla, creating a more transparent and reliable framework for the global spice trade.

Lesen →15 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

FSSAI Front-of-Pack Warning Labels: Impact on Spice Sourcing

New FSSAI mandates for front-of-pack warning labels are reshaping the Indian food industry. Discover how these transparency requirements influence spice sourcing, ingredient integrity, and the future of clean-label blending.

Lesen →14 Sept 2026
Sourcing & Trade5 Min.

Codex Alimentarius: New Global Standards for Spices

The adoption of CXS 366-2026 through CXS 368-2026 establishes a vital international framework for cardamom, coriander, and vanilla, harmonising quality and safety across global trade.

Lesen →13 Sept 2026
Origin5 Min.

Was Lakadong-Kurkuma anders macht

Nicht jede Kurkuma ist gleich. Die Lakadong-Sorte aus Meghalaya enthält rund doppelt so viel Curcumin wie gewöhnliche Kurkuma – und warum das wichtig ist.

Lesen →20 May 2026
Purity4 Min.

ETO-frei: wie unsere Gewürze die Grenzen von EU & US passieren

Ethylenoxid ist der mit Abstand häufigste Grund, weshalb indische Gewürze an der Grenze abgewiesen werden. Hier ist, was es ist und wie wir es vermeiden.

Lesen →12 May 2026
Guides4 Min.

Sortenrein versus gemischt: warum Herkunft zählt

Die meisten Gewürze auf dem Markt werden aus vielen Quellen gemischt und auf einen Preis heruntergestuft. Sortenrein ist etwas gänzlich anderes.

Lesen →28 Apr 2026
Guides6 Min.

Ein kurzer Leitfaden zu indischen Hirsen

Bajra, Jowar, Ragi – die „uralten Körner“, die der Westen gerade wiederentdeckt, sind in Indien seit Jahrtausenden Grundnahrungsmittel. Ein kurzer Überblick.

Lesen →15 Apr 2026