RAMADAN SPICES EXPLAINED: ESSENTIAL FLAVORS ACROSS CULTURES

Ramadan is a season when food carries meaning beyond nourishment. After long hours of fasting, meals are expected to restore energy gently, bring comfort, and reflect tradition. Across the Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, and many Muslim communities worldwide, spices play a central role...
VIETNAM PEPPER PRICES Update

VIETNAM PEPPER PRICES UPDATE – OCTOBER 31, 2025

Supply tightening, prices remain firm, and global production may rebound slightly by 2026 After a year of strong fluctuations, Vietnam’s pepper market is entering the final months of 2025 with a stable yet cautiously optimistic outlook. Both domestic and global prices have been holding steady, supported...
Vietnam's Pepper and Spice Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Pepper and Spice Industry

Vietnam's pepper and spice industry continues to hold a significant position in the global market, accounting for 40% of total production and nearly 55% of the world's pepper export turnover. On March 3, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) inaugurated...
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Vietnam’s Black Pepper Harvest Season Begins: Prices at a 10-Year High

As the black pepper harvest season kicks off across Vietnam’s key growing regions, farmers and traders are closely watching market trends. The 2025 harvest is underway in the Central Highlands and Southeastern provinces, with pepper farmers eagerly anticipating strong yields and favorable prices. This year’s...
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Differences Between Black Pepper and White Pepper: Beyond Flavor

Pepper is one of the world’s most commonly used spices, enhancing flavours in countless cuisines. However, many people are unaware of the differences between black pepper and white pepper, beyond their color. Despite coming from the same plant, Piper nigrum, these two spices have distinct...

Black Pepper Rate Today: January 6, 2025

As of January 6, 2025, the black pepper rate today in Vietnam has experienced a significant increase, marking a strong start to the new year. The domestic price of black pepper ranges from 148,000 to 150,000 VND/kg, with expectations for continued upward momentum throughout the...
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Pepper Prices and Market Trends – December 23, 2024

The Vietnamese pepper market remains robust, with pepper prices holding steady at 144,500 - 145,300 VND/kg. Despite the typical year-end dip in demand, local prices are relatively high. Meanwhile, export prices are showing upward momentum, increasing by 100-200 USD/ton over the past week due to...

Expanding into Halal Markets: Vietname Black Pepper and Spice Industry

Vietnam’s black pepper and spice industry is making significant strides toward sustainable production, focusing on meeting strict international standards, including Halal certification. With Vietnam supplying 11% of the global spice market, the country is committed to building a robust, eco-friendly supply chain that caters to...