Field notes from the chilli trade.
Articles for international buyers, importers, and food-industry professionals — written from the yard, not from a marketing handbook. New posts published as the harvest cycles change.
Best red chilli varieties in India for export
A buyer's-eye walkthrough of the six varieties that move the most volume out of Indian ports — Guntur Sannam, Teja, Byadgi, Kashmiri, 334 and 341 — and which one fits which market.
Guntur vs Byadgi: which chilli should you import?
India's two most-exported chillies couldn't be more different. We break down heat, colour, price band, and end-use — so you can pick the right one for your buyer profile.
How Indian chillies are processed for export
From the field to the FCL — the seven things that separate a domestic-grade chilli lot from one that will pass phytosanitary inspection at a foreign port.
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