Author: Ajit Rakhade

Processors shift capacity; chilli industrial demand softens Turmeric gains strategic edge as curcumin-led buying accelerates India’s spice extract trade is undergoing a clear structural shift in the 2025-26 season, with chilli oleoresin demand weakening as processors increasingly move toward turmeric-based curcumin extraction. The change is not temporary but driven by strong global demand for natural…