The coming months we will attend the following venues and exhibitions:

Ochratoxine A: New maximum levels applicable from 1. January 2023. On 5 August, the associated amending regulation (Regulation (EU) 2022/1370) was published in the Official Journal of the European Commission.

Two decades ago the absolute top range white pepper was coming from a small island in Indonesia. Muntok white pepper has been the market reference for years. Until today.

We are receiving several reports from different sources, all containing the same message. The 2022 crop of Mexican allspice (pimento) will be delayed.

Summary of Draft joint statement of the EU Member States regarding the presence of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food, including food for infants and young children.

Everyone active in the spice industry will have noticed by the now the limited availability of sunflower seeds (oil). Unfortunately the Ukrainian Russian crisis will have its effect on other items for the spice industries worldwide as well.

The 2022 crop of pink pepper from Brazil will start to arrive in about 2 months time. As usual Van der Does has some limited options for pre-crop sales.

Van der Does Spice Brokers closely monitors the situation regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.