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What if I told you that one of Europe's most recognized spice brands proudly sells Indian pepper by its place of origin? The Swedish brand Santa Maria sells Tellicherry Black Pepper across the Nordic region — Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland — and in more than 34 markets across Europe and the UK/Ireland. The brand is manufactured by Santa Maria AB, a part of the Finnish food and beverage major Paulig Group. What makes this particularly interesting is that "Tellicherry" is not a brand name — it is an origin designation. Named after Tellicherry (now Thalassery) on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India, Tellicherry pepper is one of the world's most prized black pepper grades, renowned for its larger berries, fruity character, and rich aroma. For pepper buyers and spice professionals: - Tellicherry today generally refers to larger pepper berries from Kerala measuring ≥ 4.25 mm. - The premium grades include Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold (TGEB) with berry sizes between 4.25 mm and 4.75 mm, and Tellicherry Garbled Special Extra Bold (TGSEB) with berry sizes of ≥ 4.75 mm. - Larger berries are typically associated with greater maturity, contributing to a more complex flavour profile and superior aroma. This is a powerful example of how origin, quality, and storytelling can create consumer value thousands of kilometres away from the farm gate. Which raises an important question for the Indian spice industry; If European consumers are willing to buy "Tellicherry Black Pepper", can India capture greater value by building stronger origin-led brands of its own? #BlackPepper #TellicherryPepper #Kerala #Spices #OriginMatters #GeographicalIndications #FoodIndustry #Branding #SantaMaria #IndianSpices #Exports #ValueAddition #MalabarPepper #Growcoms

From kitchens in Kuala Lumpur to food factories in California, Indian spices continue to shape flavors across the globe. India exported over 1.73 million MT of spices to more than 170 countries in FY 2025-26, reaffirming its position as the world's spice powerhouse. Chilli remained India's largest spice export with 683,681 MT, followed by Cumin (196,800 MT), Turmeric (175,896 MT) and Ginger (146,257 MT). Beyond volumes, the diversity of India's spice basket is equally remarkable — from coriander and fenugreek to fennel, pepper and specialty seed spices, Indian produce continues to find growing demand across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. The story of Indian spices is no longer just about exports; it is about feeding global food innovation, supply chains and consumer preferences across continents. Research & Analysis from team @growcoms #IndianSpices #SpiceExports #AgriExports #FoodIndustry #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #IndiaExports #Spices #Agribusiness #FoodIngredients #Growcoms

What’s shaping the cumin market this month? Comfortable carry-forward stocks, cautious buying, subdued export demand, and a market that continues to move within a narrow range. But beyond overall availability, a more important question is emerging: What could the next crop cycle mean for IPM cumin supply? Check out our July 2026 Cumin Bulletin as it breaks down the latest crop, market, and price dynamics, and the key factors to watch in the months ahead. #Cumin #Growcoms #CuminMarket #SpiceMarket #MarketInsights #SpiceBulletin #CropOutlook #GlobalSpiceTrade

India's Spice Exports Are Sending a Strong Signal. Are We Listening? India's spice exports witnessed a sharp decline in volumes during April 2026, with exports falling by around 29% year-on-year. While export values remained relatively resilient due to higher prices, the decline in quantities exported is a concern that the industry cannot afford to ignore. The biggest impact has come from Chilli and Cumin—India's two largest exported spices by volume. Their decline has significantly influenced the overall export performance. Several factors appear to be contributing to this trend: 🌶️ Poor crop availability and price ambiguity have made it difficult for both exporters and international buyers to plan purchases confidently. 🧪 Quality and pesticide residue concerns continue to impact buyer confidence in several destination markets, resulting in stricter inspections and shipment rejections. 🌍 Emerging origins such as Vietnam, Brazil, China, Ethiopia and Central Asian countries are steadily increasing their presence in global spice markets, offering buyers more sourcing alternatives. ⚓ Geopolitical uncertainties and the ongoing conflicts affecting Europe and global shipping routes have increased logistics costs, disrupted trade flows and impacted demand across several importing markets. 📉 Global economic uncertainty, particularly in Europe, has also moderated consumer demand and inventory replenishment, leading to cautious buying behaviour. While these are short-term headwinds, they also highlight long-term structural opportunities for the Indian spice industry. India's leadership in spices cannot rely solely on production. The next phase of growth will depend on: • Building globally compliant supply chains. • Investing in traceability and transparency. • Improving quality consistency from farm to shipment. • Expanding value addition beyond whole spices into oils, extracts, seasonings and customized ingredients. • Strengthening farmer-market linkages to create sustainable value across the entire supply chain. India continues to possess the world's strongest ecosystem for spices. The challenge is no longer whether we can produce—it is whether we can consistently deliver the quality, compliance and value that global buyers increasingly expect. The current export numbers should be viewed not just as a slowdown, but as a reminder that the future of Indian spices lies in technology, traceability, quality and value addition. What, in your opinion, is the single biggest challenge facing India's spice exports today? #Spices #IndiaExports #Agribusiness #FoodIngredients #SupplyChain #Traceability #FoodSafety #Exports #ValueAddition #Growcoms #GlobalTrade #AgriTech

May this sacred occasion bring peace, wisdom, and abundant blessings to you and your loved ones. #Muharram #Growcoms

Before we learned success, we learned values. Before we found our path, someone quietly helped us walk it. Today, we celebrate the fathers who continue to inspire with every act of love, resilience, and care. Happy Father's Day. #FathersDay #growcoms

The article published on June 8, 2026, highlights a fundamental reason for the founding of @Growcoms Pvt Ltd. For decades, India's spice industry has concentrated on production, aggregation, and exports. However, with global markets increasingly demanding food safety, traceability, sustainability, and compliance, quality must be integrated into the supply chain from the farm itself, not just assured at the point of export. The article points out that many challenges faced by Indian spice exports today originate upstream: fragmented farming practices, inconsistent quality standards, inadequate traceability, and limited visibility across the value chain. At Growcoms, we believed from day one that technology, data, and deeper engagement with the supply chain are essential to bridge these gaps. The future of agricultural exports lies in creating transparent, traceable, and reliable supply chains that build trust with buyers worldwide. Farmer connect, supply chain visibility, quality assurance, compliance management, and digital traceability are becoming prerequisites for competing in global markets. India is uniquely positioned to lead the global spice industry. The next phase of growth will depend not just on volume, but on our ability to consistently deliver quality, transparency, and trust from farm to fork. An interesting article that reinforces the direction in which the industry needs to move. Read the news article here: https://lnkd.in/gMERvGym #Growcoms #Spices #IndiaExports #Traceability #FoodSafety #SupplyChain #Agritech #GlobalTrade #QualityAssurance #Agriculture

China Rejects Indian Chilli Consignment Over Detection of Pesticide Residue (Methamidophos) China’s rejection of Indian red chilli consignments over alleged pesticide residue concerns is more than an isolated trade incident. It comes close on the heels of similar actions against Indian rice exports, raising important questions about compliance, market access, and the future of India's agri exports to its largest buyers. China remains one of the biggest importers of Indian red chillies, with imports of over 2.3 lakh tonnes in FY25. Any disruption in this trade corridor can have implications across the value chain—from farmers and processors to exporters and spice brands. Indian spices have earned their place globally through quality, consistency, and scale. The current challenge is a reminder that competitiveness today is not just about price or production—it is increasingly about quality compliance and knowledge transfer at the farm level. For the Indian spice industry, this may be a short-term setback, but it is also an opportunity to strengthen systems and build a more resilient export ecosystem. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g_YDhsvW #Spices #RedChilli #Exports #China #Agriculture #FoodSafety #GlobalTrade #IndianSpices #SupplyChain #AgriBusiness

Every remarkable flavor has a beginning. It starts in fertile soils, balanced ecosystems, and landscapes that have sustained generations of harvests. As environmental challenges continue to reshape the future of agriculture, protecting these natural foundations becomes more important than ever. This World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to a future where responsible growth begins with respect for the planet that makes it possible... #WorldEnvironmentDay #Growcoms #InspiredByNature #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #ResponsibleGrowth #FutureOfFood

India produces 75% of the world's spices. Yet only 48% of our spice exports leave the country as processed products. The rest moves as raw commodity, transferring a significant share of the value creation opportunity elsewhere. The common assumption is that India needs more processing capacity. The reality is more nuanced. Across the country, spice parks, certified facilities, and capable manufacturers already exist. Much of this infrastructure has been built, funded, and established. In many cases, it remains underutilised. The real challenge is coordination. Nearly 60% of the supply chain remains unorganised. Quality standards vary across regions and suppliers. Traceability is fragmented. As global buyers place increasing emphasis on provenance, compliance, and transparency, sourcing decisions are influenced as much by trust as by availability. This is reflected in the numbers. India, despite its dominance in spice production, accounts for just 0.7% of the global seasoning market. China accounts for 12%. That gap is not a raw material gap. It is a systems gap. The next phase of growth for the Indian spice industry will not come from producing more. It will come from connecting producers, processors, manufacturers, and buyers through stronger infrastructure, standardisation, and traceability. At Growcoms Pvt Ltd, this is the problem we're focused on solving; integrating fragmented supply chains, activating underutilized processing capacity, and enabling end-to-end traceability through Agrilin. The capacity already exists. Unlocking it is where the opportunity lies. #SpiceTech #Agritech #SupplyChain #MadeInIndia #B2BCommerce