What Is Codex Alimentarius? When Is Codex Compliance Required for Food Businesses? Food businesses often come across the term “Codex compliance” when they read about food safety, labeling or exports. But what does Codex mean, and does every food business need a separate Codex certificate? Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food standards, guidelines… Read More »
Global Trade Is Shifting from Lowest Cost to Resilient Supply Chains: What Exporters and Importers Need to Know For years, many businesses designed their supply chains around one main question: Where can we source or ship at the lowest cost? That approach helped companies compete on price, but disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical… Read More »
Sample Order vs. Trial Order in Export: Key Differences and When to Use Each What Is a Sample Order in Export? A sample order is a small quantity of a product supplied to a prospective buyer so that they can evaluate its quality, specifications, appearance, functionality or suitability before placing a larger order. A sample… Read More »
Oleoresins: What Are They, Why Is India a Major Exporter, and Which Types Offer Export Opportunities? India is globally recognised for its spices, and its export opportunities extend beyond whole spices and spice powders. One value-added segment gaining attention in international trade is oleoresins — concentrated extracts of spices used by food manufacturers, seasoning companies… Read More »
Specialty Chemicals: What Are They and Which Specialty Chemicals Does India Export the Most? Specialty chemicals are an important segment of India’s chemical industry, supplying essential inputs to industries such as agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, construction, automotive, personal care and water treatment. Unlike basic chemicals, which are often produced in large volumes for general industrial use,… Read More »