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  SPICES AND SEASONINGS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Spices and Seasonings in Millions of Pounds. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 184 companies including players worldwide such as Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Ariake Japan Company Limited, Bart Spices Ltd., British Pepper & Spice Co., Ltd., B&G Foods, Inc., CaJohns Fiery Foods, Char Crust, Inc., Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Golden West Specialty Foods, Inc., Goya Foods, Inc., Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc., Italpepe SRL, Kraft Foods, Inc., Lawry’s, McCormick & Co., Inc., Mehran Spice & Food Industries, Newly Weds Foods, Inc., Old World Spices & Seasonings, Tone Brothers, Inc. Vanns Spices Ltd.., Victoria Gourmet, Inc., Williams Foods, Inc., and Xcell International Corp. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1088  PAGES:    495
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  184  MARKET DATA TABLES:   225
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  SPICES AND SEASONINGS (Complete Report) Pages : 495   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data.....I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY86$2250
  1. Global Market Analysis.....II-112 $1400  
   Spice it Up!!!.....II-1
Global Spices and Culinary Herb Market.....II-1
Market Dynamics.....II-1
1$100
   India Set to Become a Global Spice Processing Hub.....II-2
Market Trends & Issues.....II-2
Fascination for Ethnic Cuisines Drive Demand.....II-2
New Roles for Spices, Herbs, and Extracts.....II-2
Economy is Not a Key Agent.....II-2
Changing Population Profile.....II-2
1$100
   Ethnic Restaurants – A Major Factor in Growth.....II-3
‘Hot’ is Hot.....II-3
Need and Desire for Convenience Grows.....II-3
New Spices and Flavors.....II-3
New Stimulating Blends of Spices and Flavors Introduced.....II-3
Pairing of Spices.....II-3
1$100
   Consumer Preferences Inclining Towards Health and Nutrition.....II-4
Healthy Spice Research and Future Trends.....II-4
Organic Spices.....II-4
1$100
   Spice Education.....II-5
Pre-Seasoned Convenience Food.....II-5
Low Salt Foods Gaining Popularity.....II-5
Dietetic Seasonings.....II-5
Natural Seasonings – A Booming Market .....II-5
Other Spices Market Escalate.....II-5
1$100
   Rise in Pepper Prices.....II-6
The Global Spice Industry Falls Prey to Adulteration.....II-6
Spice Dispensers & Mills Bundled with Spices.....II-6
1$100
   Global Spices Market – Trade Statistics.....II-7
Table 1: Global Spices Market (2001-2005): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Select Country – USA, Japan, Germany, India, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Singapore, Mexico, France, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, Belgium, and Pakistan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
1$400
   Table 2: Global Spices Market (2001-2005): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Select Country – China, India, Indonesia, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Iran, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Peru, France, Guatemala, USA, and Turkey (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-81$400
   Table 3: Global Spices Market (2001-2006): Imports in Metric Tons by Product Type – Mustard Seeds, WH; Pepper, Ungrnd, BL; Sesameseed; Ginger, NT/ground; Grnd Mix OTH PEP; OTH DR Capsicum; Paprika. DR,CRS, G; Cinmon-Tree FLWR; OTH Ground Peppr; Mustard, Prepared; Cumin; Spices, Nesoi; Pepper, Ungrnd, WH; Pepper, CRSHD, GR; Basil F/DR/CR/PW; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-91$400
   Table 4: Global Spices Market (2001-2006): Exports in Metric Tons by Product Type – Mustard FL/ML PR; Spices, Nesoi; Pepper, DID/CR/GR; Pepper, CRSHD/GRD; Pepper; Mustard Seeds; Sesameseed; Mix of Spices; Coriander Seeds; Ginger; Cinnamon CRSH/GR; Poppy Seeds; Seeds of Cumin; Vanilla Beans; Nutmeg; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10
Global Market Analysis.....II-10
1$400
   Global Spices Market – A Historical Perspective.....II-11
Production Scenario.....II-11
Table 5: Global Spices Market (1999 & 2000): Production in ‘000 Tons by Country – India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Mexico, Thailand, and Others (includes corresponding graphs/chart).....II-11
1$400
   Imports Scenario.....II-12
Table 6: Global Spices Market (2000): Imports in Volume (‘000 Tons) and Value (US$ Million) by Region/Country – Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), USA, Japan, Middle East, Latin America, Canada, and Rest of World (includes corresponding graphs/chart).....II-12
Distribution Channels.....II-12
Sales of Extracts, Seasonings and Spices in Supermarkets Increase.....II-12
Private Label Domination.....II-12
1$400
  2. Product Segments – Variety is the Spice of Life.....II-136 $1000  
   Cardamom.....II-13
India and Guatemala – Leading the Cardamom Market.....II-13
Chili.....II-13
India – The Global Leader in Chili Market.....II-13
1$100
   Future Scenario of Chili.....II-14
Coriander.....II-14
India & Argentina – Leading the Coriander Market.....II-14
Cumin.....II-14
Cumin Seeds from India Dominate the Market.....II-14
1$100
   Cumin Becomes Favorite in the US.....II-15
Garlic .....II-15
Production.....II-15
Table 7: Global Garlic Market (2001-2005): Production in Million Pounds by Select Country – China, India, Korea, USA, and Argentina (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15
Marlborough – Leading the Garlic Market.....II-15
1$400
   Celery.....II-16
USA – Leading the Celery Market.....II-16
Pepper.....II-16
White Pepper.....II-16
Table 8: Global Pepper Market (2001-2005): Production in ‘000 Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-16
1$400
   Table 9: Global Pepper Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Country – Vietnam, India, Brazil, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17

Table 10: Global Pepper Market (2000-2002): Exports in ‘000 Tons by Country – Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Madagascar, and Thailand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
1$400
   Mustard .....II-18
Table 11: Global Mustard Seed Market (2003-2007): Production in ‘000 Tons by Select Country – Canada, Nepal, Russia, Czech Republic, and USA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-18
Turmeric.....II-18
India Dominates the Global Turmeric Market.....II-18
1$400
  3. Product Overview.....II-1934 $1500  
   Introduction.....II-19
Spices and Herbs: A Perspective.....II-19
Spices and Herbs Become a Hot Trading Commodity.....II-19
The Spice Route of Discoveries.....II-19
1$100
   Leading Spice Supply Nations.....II-20
Buying Considerations.....II-20
Storing Considerations.....II-20
How the Products are Used?.....II-20
1$100
   Popular Spices.....II-211$100
   Select Spices and Plant Part from which the Spice is Obtained.....II-221$100
   Herb Vs Spice.....II-23
“Spices” also Includes Herbs.....II-23
Spices .....II-23
Herbs .....II-23
1$100
   Types.....II-24
General Uses of Herbs.....II-24
1$100
   Selection.....II-25
Organic Vs Non-organic spices.....II-25
1$100
   Non-Organic Spices.....II-26
Health Benefits of Spices.....II-26
Spices as Herbal Remedies and Healthy Seasonings.....II-26
1$100
   Herbs and Spices as Antioxidant Additives in Food Preparations.....II-27
Spices in Diet Reduce Obesity.....II-27
Spices Show the Thermogenic Way to Healthy Living.....II-27
Spices and Herbs Help Prevent Diseases.....II-27
1$100
   Types of Spices.....II-28
Cardamom.....II-28
Queen of Spices.....II-28
Chili .....II-28
1$100
   What Makes Chilies ‘Hot’?.....II-29
History of Chili.....II-29
Chili Peppers Cultivated as Early as 7000 B.C......II-29
1$100
   Dried Chili Peppers used in Seasonings.....II-30
Cascabel.....II-30
Chipotal.....II-30
Ancho.....II-30
1$100
   Mulato.....II-31
Pasilla.....II-31
New Mexico.....II-31
Chiltepin.....II-31
Cinnamon.....II-31
Introduction.....II-31
Types of Cinnamon.....II-31
1$100
   History of Cinnamon.....II-32
Uses of Cinnamon.....II-32
1$100
   Culinary Benefits of Cinnamon.....II-33
Advanced Applications of Cinnamon.....II-33
Cinnamon Extracts Improve Insulin Sensitivity.....II-33
1$100
   Cinnamon Extract Reduces Oxidative Stress of Metabolic Syndrome.....II-34
Cinnamon Aids in Lowering Blood Sugar.....II-34
Cinnamon Active Against E. Coli.....II-34
Cloves.....II-34
1$100
   Coriander.....II-35
Types of Coriander Seeds.....II-35
Large Seed.....II-35
Small Seed.....II-35
Types of Coriander.....II-35
Macrocarpum.....II-35
Microcarpum.....II-35
Products of Coriander.....II-35
Fresh Green Herb.....II-35
Spice.....II-35
1$100
   Uses of Coriander.....II-36
Cumin.....II-36
Ginger.....II-36
History.....II-36
1$100
   Different Ginger Forms.....II-37
Fresh Ginger.....II-37
Preserved Ginger.....II-37
Dried Ginger.....II-37
Processing of Ginger.....II-37
The Stage of Maturity of the Harvest.....II-37
Native Properties of Ginger Rhizome.....II-37
1$100
   Uses.....II-38
Motion Sickness and Sea Sickness.....II-38
Treating Nausea.....II-38
1$100
   Garlic .....II-39
The Stinky Panacea from Nature.....II-39
History.....II-39
Uses.....II-39
Antimicrobial Action.....II-39
Anti-Cancer Properties.....II-39
1$100
   Prevention of Heart Diseases, Atherosclerosis, and Diabetes.....II-40
The Immune Booster for AIDS.....II-40
Celery.....II-40
1$100
   Pepper.....II-41
Brief History of the “Master Spice”.....II-41
What is Pepper?.....II-41
How it is Used?.....II-41
Packaging and Labeling.....II-41
1$100
   Oregano.....II-42
Varieties of Oregano.....II-42
Medical Properties.....II-42
1$100
   Uses.....II-43
Mustard.....II-43
1$100
   Types of Mustard.....II-44
Uses.....II-44
1$100
   Turmeric.....II-45
Nutmeg & Mace.....II-45
1$100
   Leading Producer.....II-46
Uses.....II-46
Other Popular Spices.....II-46
Fennel Seed.....II-46
1$100
   Marjoram.....II-47
Saffron.....II-47
Sage.....II-47
Basil.....II-47
Poppy Seeds.....II-47
Garam Masala.....II-47
1$100
   Rosemary.....II-48
Sesame.....II-48
European Union Adds Sesame Seeds and Oil to the List of Allergens.....II-48
Vanilla.....II-48
Basil.....II-48
Paprika.....II-48
1$100
   Spice Products.....II-49
Spice Oils.....II-49
Spice Oleoresins.....II-49
1$100
   Key Properties of Spices.....II-50
Uses of Spices.....II-50
Food Industry.....II-50
Processed Meats.....II-50
Fish and Vegetables.....II-50
1$100
   Soups, Sauces, Chutneys and Dressings.....II-51
Cheeses and Diary Products.....II-51
Baked Goods.....II-51
Confectionery.....II-51
Snacks.....II-51
Beverages.....II-51
Cosmetics.....II-51
1$100
   Perfumes.....II-52
Hygiene Products.....II-52
Aerosols.....II-52
Pharmaceuticals.....II-52
1$100
  4. Product Introductions/Innovations.....II-5317 $1000  
   McCormick Launches New Low-Sodium Grill Mates.....II-53
McCormick to Launch a New Line of Gourmet Collection Sea Salts.....II-53
McCormick to Unveil Gourmet Collection Blends.....II-53
McCormick to Introduce New Grill Mates Rubs.....II-53
1$100
   McCormick Adds Three New Signature Blends.....II-54
McCormick to Unveil New Blends of McCormick Garlic.....II-54
McCormick to Launch Sliced Garlic.....II-54
McCormick to Launch Four New Spice Blends.....II-54
Niman Ranch Launches New Products.....II-54
1$100
   Urban Accents Introduces New Flavors in Grilling Rubs.....II-55
ITC Foods Introduces Aashirvaad Spices.....II-55
Naturally Fresh Unveils New Cheese Mixes.....II-55
Hain Celestial Launches Fruit Flavored Teas.....II-55
McCormick Launches Two New Disposable Spice Grinders.....II-55
McCormick Unveils New Mexican Seasonings.....II-55
McCormick Introduces New Grill Mates Spice Rubs.....II-55
1$100
   Char Crust Launches New Dry-Rub Seasonings.....II-56
McCormick Introduces Spices in Kerala.....II-56
British Pepper & Spice Markets Through Millstone Brand .....II-56
McCormick Unveils a Range of Spices.....II-56
New Innovations from Old World Spices & Seasonings.....II-56
Hain Celestial Group Unveils New Celestial Seasonings.....II-56
1$100
   Hain Celestial Group Unwraps New Seasonings for Tea.....II-57
McClancy Rolls Out SpiceTraderฎ.....II-57
New Orange Mango Rooibos Tea from Hain Celestial Group.....II-57
Eastern Condiments Launches Chicken Masala Food Flavor.....II-57
McCormick Introduces New Chili Seasoning and Brown Gravy Mix.....II-57
McCormick Introduces Salsa and Guacamole Seasonings.....II-57
Chr. Hansen Develops Liquid Seasonings.....II-57
1$100
   McCormick Launches New Spice Grinders.....II-58
McCormick Adds Eight Spices, Seasonings, and Herbs.....II-58
McCormick Extends Grill Matesฎ Product Line.....II-58
McCormick Launches New Products Under Grill Matesฎ Line.....II-58
Indian Institute of Spices Research Develops Three New Black Pepper Clones.....II-58
McCormick Unveils New Seasoning Grinder Flavors.....II-58
Pokka Launches Black Sesame Based Coffee.....II-58
1$100
   McCormick Rolls Out Five New Seasonings.....II-59
Andre Prost Unveils New Curry Base Varieties.....II-59
Barbara's Orchard Launches New Spices.....II-59
Beyond Food Unveils New Line of Seasonings.....II-59
Botanical Food Introduces New Line of Seasonings.....II-59
Cafes La Virginia Launches New Range of Seasoning.....II-59
Char Crust Offers Dry-Rub Seasoning.....II-59
Chef Bernard Introduces New Line of Fennel Pollen- Based Seasonings.....II-59
1$100
   Coastal Goods Launches New Line of Seasonings.....II-60
Comax Presents New Flavors of Cinnamon.....II-60
Dabur Foods Introduces Garlic Paste Homemade Masala.....II-60
Frontier Launches Organic Value Size Spices and Organic Bac’Uns.....II-60
Golden West Offers New Line of Wildeats Seasoning Rubs .....II-60
Gustaf Paulig Introduces Two New Spices.....II-60
1$100
   Heinz Adds New Varieties to its Greenseas Tuna Range .....II-61
Indian Harvest Unveils Unsalted Seasonings.....II-61
McFadden Farm Unveils Garlic Flakes and Lemon Pepper.....II-61
Mehran Unveils Mehran Paya Masala Spice.....II-61
Melissa's World Introduces Chopped Crystallized Ginger.....II-61
Morton & Bassett Spices Presents New Organic Spices.....II-61
Mrs. Rogers Herbs and Spices Introduces Organic Salts.....II-61
Osem Unveils Two New Varieties of Concentrated Spicing-.....II-61
1$100
   Oy McCormick Launches New Spice Mix.....II-62
Pinch Plus Launches New Line of Organic Herbs & Spices.....II-62
Profile Products Launches Spice Rubs Product Line.....II-62
Private Harvest Releases New Range of Spice Rubs.....II-62
Santa Maria Offers Spicy World Lime Wok Spice Mix.....II-62
Shasta Foods Presents Sweet Soup Seasoning.....II-62
Spice Hunter Introduces New Line of Cafe Sole Gourmet Grilling Spices.....II-62
Thai Kitchen Introduces New Varieties of Jasmine Rice Mix with Seasonings.....II-62
Up Country Naturals Introduces Organic Minced Garlic .....II-62
1$100
   WillowOak Farms Unveils New Line of Savory Herbs.....II-63
A.K. Koh Launches New Range of Chicken Spices.....II-63
Agro Union Offers New Range of Spices in Sweden.....II-63
Allen & Cowley Offers Cajun Dust.....II-63
Ajinomoto Berhad Launches Chicken Seasoning.....II-63
Ajinomoto Berhad Unwraps Range of Fried Rice Seasoning.....II-63
Angel Camacho Launches Garlic Cloves.....II-63
Aspen Launches Spice Blend.....II-63
1$100
   Balchem Develops New Variety of Cinnamon.....II-64
Beijing Xinnuo Introduces New Range of Seasoning.....II-64
CED Import and Exports Launches New Dehydrated Young Ginger.....II-64
Cepasco Unwraps New Spices in France.....II-64
Ducros Releases New Spectrum of High Quality Spices.....II-64
Fiddes Payne Extends its Spices Line.....II-64
Frontier Introduces New Simply Organic Herbs and Spices.....II-64
1$100
   Garlic Lovers Launches Three Garlic Varieties.....II-65
George DeLallo Unveils Four Bread Dipping Spices.....II-65
Green Gourmet Presents New Line of Indian Spices.....II-65
Hulscher Launches Lemon-and-Pepper Seasoning.....II-65
Israel Edible Products Introduces New Range of Seasonings.....II-65
Jain Brothers Offers Red Chilly Powder in India.....II-65
Japanese Wasabi Paste in a New Name.....II-65
Jensen Unveils Jensen Spices in Australia.....II-65
Jiangsu Unveils Japanese-Style Seasoning.....II-65
1$100
   Jalapeno Chicks Unveils Elvis Style Seasoning.....II-66
La Compagnia Unwraps New Line of Spice Mix.....II-66
La Compagnia Reveals New Gourmet Line.....II-66
Lucas Presents Limon con Chile Seasoning.....II-66
McCormick Launches Schwartz Shotz.....II-66
McCormick Flavor Introduces Hispanic Themed Seasonings.....II-66
McCormick Europe Extends Schwartz Seasoning Mix.....II-66
1$100
   Nestle Launches Maggi Mix Pour Curry.....II-67
Oy Gustav Manufactures Two New Mausteseos Varieties.....II-67
Parripak Foods Offers New Variety of Garlic.....II-67
Pico de Gallo Introduces New Line of Hot Seasoning & Spices .....II-67
Profile Products Introduces Elements of Spice Rubs.....II-67
Robertsons Launches Spice Up Your Rice Seasoning Mix.....II-67
Santa Maria Introduces Honningsmag.....II-67
Sara Spices Debuts Meat Masala.....II-67
1$100
   Saraf Foods Launches Instant Freeze Dried Curry Line.....II-68
Sarasota Introduces Lagoon Heat Flavor.....II-68
Spice World Adds New Spices in Culinary Ground Spice Mixture.....II-68
Syarikat Introduces New Curry Powder in Malaysia.....II-68
Target Introduces Ginger Spices.....II-68
Thakar Launches New Spice Range in India.....II-68
Ushodaya Enterprises Introduces Seasoning Paste Varieties.....II-68
Walkerswood Presents Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.....II-68
Wang ShouYi Unveils New Cumin Powder.....II-68
1$100
   Xcell Introduces All Natural Seasonings.....II-69
Ziyad Brothers Importing Launches New Range of Spices.....II-69
1$100
  5. Recent Industry Activity.....II-708 $600  
   Synthite Industrial Chemicals Enters into Joint Venture with Omega Flavours
  Technology.....II-70
Synergy Flavors Acquires American Flavors and Fragrance do Brazil.....II-70
Synergy Flavours Acquires Vanlab.....II-70
Knorr Foods Purchases New Season Foods.....II-70
McCormick Canada Buys Fish Crisp.....II-70
Ajinomoto to Form Alliance with YAMAKI.....II-70
1$100
   Kerala State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Inks MOU with Spices
  Board of India.....II-71
Jain Irrigation Systems Acquires Cascade Specialties.....II-71
Ajinomoto Purchases Amoy Food Group.....II-71
McCormick Acquires Epicurean International.....II-71
McCormick to Acquire MTR.....II-71
1$100
   Archer Daniels Midland Forms an Alliance with Baron Spices.....II-72
PT Kirin Miwon Food to Construct New Seasoning Plant.....II-72
Ajinomoto to Build Hondashi Seasoning Facility.....II-72
Ajinomoto Group Expands Business in Vietnam.....II-72
Kirin Brewery to Produce Food Seasonings.....II-72
Spices Trading Corporation to Set Up a Chilli Processing Unit.....II-72
UTI Venture Funds Invests in Vallabhdas Kanji.....II-72
1$100
   British Pepper & Spice Acquires Gordon’s Fine Foods.....II-73
Ajinomoto Concludes Building of New Nong Khae Facility.....II-73
Bart Spices Withdraws Co-op Ground Paprika and Bart Ground Paprika.....II-73
Indo Global Spices Establishes Export-Oriented Unit.....II-73
SHS Group Acquires British Pepper & Spice.....II-73
1$100
   Associated British Foods Acquires US Herbs and Spices Business from Burns Philp
  Group.....II-74
McCormick Acquires C.M. van Sillevoldt.....II-74
Cinnamon Acquisition Acquires Atlantic Quality Spice & Seasonings.....II-74
Ariake Japan Forms Alliance with Itoham Foods.....II-74
Ajinomoto Bags Patent for Mild Red Pepper.....II-74
Ajinomoto Establishes Subsidiary in India.....II-74
Ashoka Flour Mills Forays into Spices Market.....II-74
1$100
   Del Campo Mexican Foods Recalls Ground Black Pepper.....II-75
Ajinomoto Acquires Orsan.....II-75
Ajinomoto Starts Production Factory in Thailand.....II-75
Kerry Group Purchases Guernsey Bel and Pacific Seasonings.....II-75
Astor Products Recalls Sesame Seed Products.....II-75
McCormick Initiates New Programs.....II-75
1$100
   Strong America Recalls Goldensmell Preserved Ginger Containers.....II-76
Ajinomoto Recalls Aji-No-Moto Home Seasonings in Indonesia.....II-76
Unilever Bestfoods Recaptures Spice Market in Brazil.....II-76
Gilroy Foods Enhances Operations.....II-76
1$100
   Hindustan Lever Re-Enters Spice Market with Kissan.....II-77
McCormick Incorporates New Spice Packaging.....II-77
Newly Weds Foods Acquires Flavorite Laboratories.....II-77
Williams Foods Acquires Rose Spice and Wagner Gourmet Foods.....II-77
1$100
  6. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-785 $500  
   Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Japan).....II-78
Ariake Japan Company Limited (Japan).....II-78
Bart Spices Ltd. (The United Kingdom).....II-78
British Pepper & Spice Co., Ltd. (The United Kingdom).....II-78
B&G Foods, Inc. (US).....II-78
1$100
   CaJohns Fiery Foods (USA).....II-79
Char Crust, Inc. (USA).....II-79
Frontier Natural Products Co-op. (USA).....II-79
Golden West Specialty Foods, Inc. (USA).....II-79
Goya Foods, Inc. (USA).....II-79
1$100
   Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. (USA).....II-80
Italpepe Srl (Italy).....II-80
Kraft Foods, Inc. (USA).....II-80
Lawry’s (USA).....II-80
McCormick & Co., Inc. (USA).....II-80
Mehran Spice & Food Industries (Pakistan).....II-80
1$100
   Newly Weds Foods, Inc. (USA).....II-81
Old World Spices & Seasonings (USA).....II-81
Tone Brothers, Inc. (USA).....II-81
Vanns Spices Ltd. (USA).....II-81
Victoria Gourmet, Inc. (USA).....II-81
Williams Foods, Inc. (USA).....II-81
1$100
   Xcell International Corp. (USA).....II-82
1$100
  7. Global Market Perspective.....II-83   
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spices & Seasonings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$400
   Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Spices & Seasonings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$400
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Spices & Seasonings by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$400
   Table 15: World 20-Year Perspective for Spices & Seasonings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$400
III. MARKET162$1950
  1. The United States.....III-150 $1750  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Americans Spice Up Their Cuisine.....III-1
Fiery Ethnic Foods Gaining Popularity.....III-1
1$75
   Table 16: Spices and Seasonings Market in the US (2006): Sales in US$ Million by Select Spices/Seasonings/Extracts – Seasoning-Dry; Meat Marinades, and Tenderizers; Pepper; Extracts; and Salt (Cooking/Edible/Seasoned) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..III-2
Spices Rewrite the Joys of Cooking.....III-2
1$250
   Organic & Fresh Spices: A Promising Space.....III-3
America’s Obesity Pandemic Makes Spices & Seasonings Lean, and Healthy.....III-3
Leading Players.....III-3
Table 17: Leading Players in the US Spices and Seasonings Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for McCormick, Associated British Foods, Lawry’s, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
1$250
   Brief Background.....III-4
America Enters the Spice Trade.....III-4
United States Dominates Spice Trade.....III-4
The American Spice Trade Association.....III-4
Supermarkets & Grocery Stores – Primary Distribution Channels.....III-4
Private Labels.....III-4
1$75
   Table 18: Spices and Seasonings Market in the US (2007): Sales in US$ Million by Product Type – Seasoning-No Salt/ Spice/ Pepper, Seasoned Salt/ Salt/ Salt Substitute, Food Coloring/ Flavoring/ Extract, Pepper, and Garlic Spread (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Table 19: Spices and Seasonings Market in the US (2007): Sales in Million Units by Product Type – Seasoning-No Salt/ Spice/ Pepper, Seasoned Salt/ Salt/ Salt Substitute, Pepper, Food Coloring/ Flavoring/ Extract, and Garlic Spread (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
1$250
   Table 20: Spices & Seasonings Market in the US (2000 & 2001): Sales in US$ Million for Private Label Products in Supermarkets.....III-6

Table 21: Dry Grocery Retail Sales of Spices and Seasonings in the US: 2000 (In US$ Million).....III-6
Product Trends.....III-6
Creamier Mustards Hope to Win Converts.....III-6
Health Factors – A Plus with Most Mustards.....III-6
Sales Patterns.....III-6
Seasonal Sales.....III-6
Food Stores Account for Majority of Sales.....III-6
Packaging: Plastic Squeeze Bottles Increasing in Popularity.....III-6
1$250
   Number of Users.....III-7
Frequency of Use.....III-7
Table 22: Mustard Market in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Type – Traditional Yellow, Dijon, Brown or Deli, Specialty, Honey, and Others (includes corresponding graphs/chart).....III-7

Table 23: Leading Mustard Brands in the US Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for French’s Creamy Spread, Private Label, Grey Poupon, Guiden, and Others (includes corresponding graphs/chart).....III-7
Pepper.....III-7
All Black and White Pepper Imported.....III-7
1$250
   Trend Towards Spicier Foods.....III-8
Market Trends & Issues.....III-8
Spices on a Roll.....III-8
Americans Reviving Conventional Tastes.....III-8
Increasing Number of Hispanic Population.....III-8
Hot Spices Proliferating.....III-8
1$75
   Healthy Trend.....III-9
Aging of Population Could be a Plus.....III-9
New Blends of Seasonings Attract Consumers.....III-9
Rise of Mexican Cuisine.....III-9
Consumers’ Experiments with New Spicy Foods Drives Spice Sales.....III-9
1$75
   Seasoning Savvy.....III-10
Trade Statistics.....III-10
Table 24: Spices Market in the US (2001-2005): Imports in Million Pounds by Spice Type – Mustard Seed, Pepper (Black & White), Sesame Seed, Ginger, Paprika, Cumin Seed, Poppy Seed, Coriander, Turmeric, Fennel, Nutmeg, Celery, Vanilla, Cloves, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$250
   Table 25: Spices and Extracts Market in the US (2004 & 2005): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Select Country – China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Canada, Spain, Vietnam, and Syria (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 26: Spices and Extracts Market in the US (2004 & 2005): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Select Country – Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Philippines, Japan, Singapore, UK, UAE, Kuwait, and Denmark (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$250
   Anise/Badian Seeds.....III-12
Table 27: Anise/Badian Seeds Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Select Country – Turkey, Syria, China, Thailand, Kenya, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Egypt (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 28: Anise/Badian Seeds Market in the US (2006): Exports in US$ by Select Country – Canada, Panama, and South Korea (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$250
   Caraway Seeds.....III-13
Table 29: Caraway Seeds Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Select Country – Canada, Finland, Egypt, Netherlands, Lithuania, Turkey, India, Austria, and China (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 30: Caraway Seeds Market in the US (2005): Exports in US$ by Select Country – Canada, Denmark, Thailand, and Mexico (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$250
   Cardamoms.....III-14
Table 31: Cardamoms Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Select Country – Guatemala, India, China, and Ethiopia.....III-14

Table 32: Cardamoms Market in the US (2006): Exports in US$ by Select Country – Japan, Canada, Philippines, Lebanon, and Ireland (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Chile Pepper.....III-14
Table 33: Chile Pepper Market in the US (2000-2006): Production in Million Pounds (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$250
   Table 34: Chile Pepper Market in the US (2001-2005): Imports in Million Pounds (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Uncrushed/Ungrounded).....III-15
Table 35: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Uncrushed/Ungrounded) Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, China, India, Hong Kong, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$250
   Table 36: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Uncrushed/Ungrounded) Market in the US (2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Canada, Mexico, Japan, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Italy, Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, and Saudi Arabia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Crushed/Ground).....III-16
Table 37: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Crushed/Grounded) Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – Brazil, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Italy, India, Turkey, Thailand, Israel, El Salvador, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$250
   Table 38: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Crushed/Grounded) Market in the US (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Canada, Mexico, China, Panama, UK, Hong Kong, Colombia, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan (Taipei), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-171$250
   Coriander Seeds.....III-18
Table 39: Coriander Seeds Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – Canada, India, Bulgaria, Mexico, Egypt, Czech Republic, France, Brazil, Romania, Trinidad and Tobago (Port of Spain), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$250
   Table 40: Coriander Seeds Market in the US (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Canada, Thailand, India, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Italy, Honduras, Venezuela, Brazil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191$250
   Cumin Seeds.....III-20
Table 41: Cumin Seeds Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – India, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Germany, Pakistan, Brazil, UAE, Thailand, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..III-20
1$250
   Table 42: Cumin Seeds Market in the US (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Canada, India, Hong Kong, Turkey, Mexico, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Jamaica, Colombia, Jordan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-211$250
   Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries.....III-22
Table 43: Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – Egypt, India, Italy, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Albania, Turkey, UK, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 44: Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries Market in the US (2002-2006): Exports in US$ (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$250
   Table 45: Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries Market in the US (2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Canada, Japan, Venezuela, and Guyana (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
Garlic.....III-23
Table 46: Garlic Market in the US (2000-2005): Area Planted and Harvested in ‘000 Acres (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 47: Fresh Garlic Market in the US (2000-2005): Imports in Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Million Pounds) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$250
   Ginger, Curmura, Saffron, Bay Leaves, Curry, Thyme, and Other Spices.....III-24
Table 48: Ginger, Curmura, Saffron, Bay Leaves, Curry, Thyme, and Other Spices Market in the US (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – China, India, Turkey, Israel, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Colombia, Pakistan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$250
   Table 49: Ginger, Curmura, Saffron, Bay Leaves, Curry, Thyme, and Other Spices Market in the US (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Canada, Costa Rica, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Thailand, Bahamas, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
Mace.....III-25
Table 50: Mace Market in the US (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$250
   Table 51: Mace Market in the US (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
Mustard Seeds.....III-26
Table 52: Mustard Seeds Market in the US (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

Table 53: Mustard Seeds Market in the US (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Country – Mexico, Japan, Canada, Germany, Brazil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$250
   Nutmeg.....III-27
Table 54: Nutmeg Market in the US (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

Table 55: Nutmeg Market in the US (2003-2006): Exports in US$ '000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
Pepper.....III-27
Table 56: Pepper Market in the US (2005-2007): Imports in ‘000 Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$250
   Peppers of the Genus Pipe (Neither Crushed nor Ground).....III-28
Table 57: Peppers of the Genus Pipe (Neither Crushed nor Ground) Market in the US (2003-2006): Imports in US$ Million by Country – Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, India, Malaysia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 58: Peppers of the Genus Pipe (Neither Crushed nor Ground) Market in the US (2003-2006): Exports in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$250
   Vanilla Beans.....III-29
Table 59: Vanilla Beans Market in the US (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Country – Madagascar, Indonesia, Uganda, India, Papua New Guinea, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

Table 60: Vanilla Beans Market in the US (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Country – Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$250
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-3010$375
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-403$125
   Key Players.....III-43
B&G Foods, Inc......III-43
CaJohns Fiery Foods.....III-43
Char Crust, Inc......III-43
Chef Merito, Inc......III-43
1$75
   Frontier Natural Products Co-op.....III-44
Golden West Specialty Foods, Inc......III-44
Goya Foods, Inc......III-44
Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc.....III-44
Kraft Foods, Inc.....III-44
Lawry’s.....III-44
1$75
   McCormick & Co., Inc.....III-45
Newly Weds Foods, Inc......III-45
Old World Spices & Seasonings.....III-45
Restaurant LuLu Gourmet Products.....III-45
SAMS Food Group, Inc......III-45
The Spice Hunter.....III-45
1$75
   Tone Brothers, Inc......III-46
Urban Accents, Inc......III-46
Vanns Spices Ltd......III-46
Victoria Gourmet, Inc......III-46
Williams Foods, Inc......III-46
Xcell International Corp......III-46
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-47
Table 61: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spices & Seasonings by Product Segment – Dehydrated Onion/Garlic, Mustard Seed, Red Pepper (except Paprika), Sesame Seed, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cinnamon, Cumin Seed, White Pepper, Oregano, Poppy Seed, and Ginger Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$250
   Table 62: US Long-term Projections for Spices & Seasonings by Product Segment – Dehydrated Onion/ Garlic, Mustard Seed, Red Pepper (except Paprika), Sesame Seed, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cinnamon, Cumin Seed, White Pepper, Oregano, Poppy Seed, and Ginger Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-481$250
   Table 63: US Historic Review for Spices & Seasonings by Product Segment – Dehydrated Onion/Garlic, Mustard Seed, Red Pepper (except Paprika), Sesame Seed, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cinnamon, Cumin Seed, White Pepper, Oregano, Poppy Seed, and Ginger Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-491$250
   Table 64: US 20-Year Perspective for Spices & Seasonings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Dehydrated Onion/Garlic, Mustard Seed, Red Pepper (except Paprika), Sesame Seed, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cinnamon, Cumin Seed, White Pepper, Oregano, Poppy Seed, and Ginger Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$250
  2. Canada.....III-5120 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-51
Current & Future Analysis.....III-51
Market Overview.....III-51
Leading Producer of Mustard.....III-51
1$75
   Table 65: Mustard Seeds Market in Canada (2003-2007): Planted and Harvested Area in ‘000 Hectares; Production, and Exports in ‘000 Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
Types of Mustard Seed Produced.....III-52
Yellow Mustard.....III-52
Brown Mustard.....III-52
1$250
   Oriental Mustard.....III-53
Marketing of Mustard.....III-53
Domestic Use of Mustard.....III-53
Trade Statistics.....III-53
Table 66: Spices Market in Canada (2001-2005): Imports in ‘000 Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$250
   Table 67: Spices Market in Canada (2001-2005): Exports in ‘000 Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 68: Spices Market in Canada (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Country – USA, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, UK, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
Anise/Badian Seeds.....III-54
Table 69: Anise/Badian Seeds Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Select Country – Syria, USA, China, Turkey, Egypt, New Zealand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, and Hong Kong (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$250
   Table 70: Anise/Badian Seeds Market in Canada (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Select Country – USA, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, and Hong Kong (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
Caraway Seeds.....III-55
Table 71: Caraway Seeds Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Select Country – USA, Netherlands, Finland, Egypt, India, Turkey, and Lithuania (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$250
   Table 72: Caraway Seeds Market in Canada (2005): Exports in US$ by Select Country – USA, Brazil, Hong Kong, and France.....III-56
Cardamoms.....III-56
Table 73: Cardamoms Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Select Country – Guatemala, India, USA, Sri Lanka, Peru, UK, China, Indonesia, and Pakistan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$250
   Table 74: Cardamoms Market in Canada (2002-2006): Exports in US$ (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Unrushed/Ungrounded).....III-57
Table 75: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Uncrushed/Ungrounded) Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – Indonesia, India, China, USA, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Belgium, Turkey, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$250
   Table 76: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Uncrushed/Ungrounded) Market in Canada (2006): Exports in US$ by Select Country – USA, Trinidad and Tobago, India, UAE, Oman (Muscat), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Philippines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Crushed/Grounded).....III-58
Table 77: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Crushed/Grounded) Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – Indonesia, USA, Brazil, Vietnam, China, Sri Lanka, Poland, India, Germany, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$250
   Table 78: Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (Crushed/Grounded) Market in Canada (2006): Exports in US$ by Country – USA, Chile, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yugoslavia - Serbia and Montenegro, Bermuda, Kuwait, Indonesia, Barbados, Philippines, and Netherlands Antilles.....III-59
Coriander Seeds.....III-59
Table 79: Coriander Seeds Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – USA, India, Thailand, China, Pakistan, Germany, France, Colombia, Vietnam, Egypt, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$250
   Table 80: Coriander Seeds Market in Canada (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Country – USA, Sri Lanka, Japan, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Mexico, Morocco, South Korea, Guatemala, Taiwan (Taipei), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-601$250
   Cumin Seeds.....III-61
Table 81: Cumin Seeds Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – India, USA, Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, China, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 82: Cumin Seeds Market in Canada (2005 & 2006): Exports in US$ by Country – USA, Trinidad and Tobago, St.Pierre-Miquelon, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$250
   Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries.....III-62
Table 83: Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – India, Egypt, Pakistan, Germany, USA, Turkey, Mauritius, Albania, China, Italy, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

Table 84: Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries Market in Canada (2002-2005): Exports in US$ (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$250
   Table 85: Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries Market in Canada (2005): Exports in US$ by Country – USA, Hong Kong, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
Ginger, Curmura, Saffron, Bay Leaves, Curry, Thyme, and Other Spices.....III-63
Table 86: Ginger, Curmura, Saffron, Bay Leaves, Curry, Thyme, and Other Spices Market in Canada (2002-2006): Imports in US$ by Country – China, India, USA, Thailand, UK, Pakistan, Colombia, Turkey, Spain, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$250
   Table 87: Ginger, Curmura, Saffron, Bay Leaves, Curry, Thyme, and Other Spices Market in Canada (2002-2006): Exports in US$ by Country – Jamaica, USA, Barbados, Japan, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, Dominican Republic, China, Cuba, Russia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
Mace.....III-64
Table 88: Mace Market in Canada (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
1$250
   Table 89: Mace Market in Canada (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
Mustard Seeds.....III-65
Table 90: Mustard Seeds Market in Canada (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65

Table 91: Mustard Seeds Market in Canada (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Country – USA, Belgium, Bangladesh, Germany, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$250
   Nutmeg.....III-66
Table 92: Nutmeg Market in Canada (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 93: Nutmeg Market in Canada (2003-2006): Exports in US$ '000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
Peppers of the Genus Capsicum (Fresh/Chilled).....III-66
Table 94: Peppers of the Genus Capsicum (Fresh/Chilled) Market in Canada (2003-2006): Imports in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 95: Peppers of the Genus Capsicum (Fresh/Chilled) Market in Canada (2003-2006): Exports in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$250
   Peppers of the Genus Pipe (Neither Crushed Nor Ground).....III-67
Table 96: Peppers of the Genus Pipe (Neither Crushed Nor Ground) Market in Canada (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Country – India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67

Table 97: Peppers of the Genus Pipe (Neither Crushed Nor Ground) Market in Canada (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$250
   Vanilla Beans.....III-68
Table 98: Vanilla Beans Market in Canada (2003-2006): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Country – Madagascar, USA, Uganda, Indonesia, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 99: Vanilla Beans Market in Canada (2003-2006): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Country – USA, Japan, Singapore, Germany, Indonesia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$250
   Product Launch.....III-69
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-69
B. Market Analytics.....III-69
Table 100: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spices & Seasonings With Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$250
   Table 101: Canadian Long-term Projections for Spices & Seasonings with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70

Table 102: Canadian Historic Review for Spices & Seasonings with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$250
  3. Japan.....III-718 $725  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-71
Current & Future Analysis.....III-71
Market Overview.....III-71
Common Japanese Spices.....III-71
Processed Wasabi.....III-71
Mustard.....III-71
Pepper.....III-71
Chili Pepper.....III-71
Curry Powder.....III-71
1$75
   Market Trends & Issues.....III-72
Spices in Demand.....III-72
Health Benefits of Spices.....III-72
1$75
   Distribution Channels for Imports of Spices.....III-731$75
   Imports Scenario.....III-74
Table 103: Spices Market in Japan (2000): Imports in Volume (Tons) and Value (US$ ‘000) by Product Type – Ginger except Preserved; Capsicum (Dry Crushed and Ground); Pepper (including Whole and Ground); Spices Mixtures; Spice Seeds; Cinnamon (including Whole and Ground); Nutmeg, Mace, & Cardamom; Thyme Saffron Bay Leaves; Cloves; and Vanilla (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
Product Launches/Developments.....III-74
1$250
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-752$150
   Key Players.....III-77
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.....III-77
Ariake Japan Company Limited.....III-77
B. Market Analytics.....III-77
Table 104: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spices & Seasonings with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pounds for Years 20