Author - Sang Linh
16Jun

Does thicker cassia always mean a higher price?

Many buyers entering the cassia trade assume that thicker bark automatically means better quality and a higher price. However, the reality is not that simple. Thickness alone does not determine quality.
09Jun

VIETNAM CASSIA & STAR ANISE MARKET UPDATE: HARVEST SEASON HAS ENDED?

Harvest may be over, but the market is entering a new phase Over the past few months, Vietnam's major cinnamon and star anise growing regions have been at their busiest. Hillsides were filled with farmers harvesting fresh bark, factories were operating around the clock, and shipments...
Vietnam cinnamon harvest in Lao Cai during the early Spring season
30Mar

VIETNAM CINNAMON HARVEST UPDATE 2026: MARKET INSIGHTS FOR IMPORTERS

Crop quality improves in the North while prices soften in Central Vietnam As Vietnam enters the early months of the year, the cassia cinnamon harvest season, locally known as the Spring harvest (Vụ 3) is now underway across key growing regions. For spice importers, this is...
impact of Red Sea crisis on Vietnam spice exports
03Mar

RED SEA DISRUPTION: WHAT SPICE IMPORTERS SHOULD EXPECT

Rising logistics risks, higher costs, let explore how Red Sea disruption affects spice importers? In recent months, disruptions across key maritime routes, particularly the Red Sea, have started to reshape global trade flows. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including concerns...
ginger supplier from Vietnam
12Dec

GINGER SUPPLIER FROM VIETNAM: A PRACTICAL BUYING GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS

Ginger is one of those ingredients that appears simple, yet becomes increasingly complex once sourcing begins at scale. Products that look similar on the surface can behave very differently in processing, storage, and final applications. Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive sourcing origin thanks to its...
HOW TO CHOOSE CINNAMON STICKS
05Dec

HOW TO CHOOSE CINNAMON STICKS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR BUYERS

Choosing cinnamon sticks sounds simple until you actually start sourcing them.  If you are an importer, manufacturer, or brand owner, learning how to choose cinnamon sticks correctly can help you avoid quality issues, control costs, and maintain product consistency across shipments. In this guide, we share practical,...