pepper

Vietnam's spice industry heating up

September 16, 2024 | 19:38

Chilli, cinnamon, and pepper have become Vietnam's leading spice exports, generating tens to hundreds of millions of USD so far this year.

Phuc Sinh Group valued at $320 million by European fund

January 15, 2024 | 18:45

Pepper company Phuc Sinh Group will a stake to a European fund

Vietnam to face long-term shortage in pepper-farming areas

October 02, 2023 | 16:42

There will likely be a decline in pepper output in the next three years.

China remains Vietnam's top pepper export market

June 22, 2023 | 15:38

Vietnam has exported 2,657 tonnes of pepper to the Chinese market as of mid-June. Exports to US and EU markets have dropped.

Bottlenecks could put paid to pepper

December 16, 2021 | 17:00

Pepper prices have been skyrocketing to the highest level since 2018 – but with a lack of supply, many pepper growers have put little trust in the black seeds and even reduced plantations to be less dependent on the fluctuating market.

Pepper sector urged to renew growth model

August 25, 2019 | 10:37

Experts have said Vietnam's pepper industry had better change its growth model and enhance quality to take advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs).

Pepper farmers get hope from self-taught mechanic

June 15, 2018 | 10:18

A self-taught mechanic in the Central Highlands, where the bulk of Vietnamese pepper is grown, invented an infrared drying machine that brings great benefits to spice farmers in the mountainous area still mired in difficulties.

Vietnam becomes world’s biggest pepper exporter

November 14, 2012 | 15:10

Vietnam has outstripped India to become the world’s largest pepper exporter thanks to its fast growing cultivated area.

Pepper, coffee farms expand

October 17, 2011 | 15:00

Coffee and pepper farmers in the Tay Nguyen region (Central Highlands) are expanding their fields into unzoned areas as market prices rise for their products.

Farmers form alliances to boost profits

August 16, 2011 | 22:00

Farmers in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are joining alliances to enhance the value of their agricultural products as part of a project that uses funds from a governmental loan from the World Bank.

Pepper turnover nothing to sneeze at

August 09, 2011 | 15:00

Vietnam exported 20,000 tonnes of pepper in July, taking the year-to-date volume to 82,000 tonnes and earnings to $446 million.

Vietnam tops world’s cashew and pepper exports

January 06, 2011 | 14:45

Posting an export turnover of $1.14 billion in 2010 from shipping abroad 196, 000 tonnes of cashew nuts, Vietnam has been the world’s leading cashew exporters for the fourth consecutive year.