Natural Ingredients News & B2B Market Insights

Understanding Nutmeg: History, B2B Sourcing and Applications

April 9, 2026

Nutmeg is one of the world’s most historically significant and commercially versatile spices.

Yet for many B2B buyers, the complexity behind its supply chain remains underexplored. In this article, we take a deep dive into everything procurement managers, ingredient buyers, and product developers need to know about nutmeg: from its origins in the Banda Islands and its role in shaping the colonial spice trade, to the regions producing it today, the quality grades used in international commerce, and the industrial applications that drive demand across food manufacturing, flavour, and fragrance. We also cover the critical processing and food safety considerations that any serious buyer sourcing Indonesian nutmeg must understand.

US Tariffs Impact on Vanilla & Natural Products

August 7, 2025

Important note regarding this article This article was originally published in the context of earlier U.S. tariff measures affecting imported natural products. Since then, U.S. trade regulations have evolved. As of late 2025, additional tariffs previously applied to certain agricultural products that are not produced domestically at commercial scale (including

Vanilla Global Market Report – July 2024

July 17, 2024

Introduction As we close the 2023-2024 Vanilla season, we reflect on the past 12 months and share our predictions for the upcoming season amid the current market conditions. The market dynamics of the past few years have shaped the present-day situation. Oversupply and weaker demand in the 2022-2023 season have

Cloves – A new product by DMNP

May 9, 2024

At De Monchy Natural Products, we remain committed to providing sustainable products to our customers. In addition to Vanilla, we have expanded our range of ethically sourced raw materials to cassia, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric and now also to cloves.

Vanilla Industry : Recent changes in EU regulations on Ethylene Oxide (EtO) & Nicotine

October 13, 2023

The vanilla industry is at a crossroads with evolving regulations and significant changes that govern the global market, particularly in the European Union.
In this article, we will explore recent regulatory changes on two chemical compounds that have a significant impact on the global vanilla industry and food safety: Ethylene Oxide and Nicotine.

Vanilla Global Market Report – June 2023

June 13, 2023

Introduction This time of the year is an opportune moment to assess the state of the vanilla market as we are approaching the end of the season in Madagascar, which is still a trend setter as the largest vanilla exporting country. Let’s reflect on the 2022 season and attempt to

Global Logistics Situation

June 21, 2022

It is a relief that things are slowly returning to some form of normal after the Covid-19 global crisis has impacted all of our lives. Unfortunately, the field of logistics is still facing unprecedented challenges created by the aftershock of this pandemic. Ports and hubs remain congested, this along with constant high demand is resulting in persistent bottlenecks, delays in international shipments and high freight prices.

Resources units and locations at DMNP – May 2022

May 26, 2022

Over the years at De Monchy Natural Products, we have strived to develop our presence both at the source and near our clients. While being close to the farmers supporting the local communities, we have business offices on two continents to better serve our clients in their buying journey. Along with our physical presence, we have invested in new equipment and resources to strengthen our service in supplying quality raw materials across the globe.

2022 Madagascar Green Vanilla Campaign Update

May 16, 2022

As the 2021 season is coming to a close, farmers, producers, exporters and the local government in Madagascar are preparing for the 2022 Green Campaign which could be off to a rocky start this year.

Where do Cassia products come from?

April 22, 2022

In the world of Cinnamon, we must distinguish between 2 main categories: Ceylon Cinnamon which mostly comes from Sri Lanka, as its name suggests, and Cassia Cinnamon which can be broken down into further subspecies from different origins.

It is worth noting that one of the most striking differences between Cassia and Ceylon Cinnamon is that the former has a thicker bark and the latter has a more mild and delicate flavor.

For the purpose of this article, however, we will focus on Cassia.

Introduction to Turmeric: A new spice from De Monchy Natural Products.

April 8, 2022

Commonly used as an herb and spice across the globe, Turmeric is a yellow-colored root from India & South-East Asia, belonging to the family of ginger. Also called “Indian saffron”, turmeric is used as a spice, a food colorant, but also as a medicine or cosmetics ingredient for its properties. The use of Turmeric dates from over 4,000 years ago in Chinese medicine.

Understanding Vanilla (for B2B Buyers)

April 4, 2022

Vanilla is one of the world’s most prized natural flavoring ingredients, yet its journey from a Mexican orchid to a global raw material spans centuries of discovery, trade, and agricultural ingenuity. In this guide, we explore the origins and history of vanilla, break down the main botanical varieties and their distinct flavor profiles, examine the key producing regions that shape sourcing decisions, and walk through the different cured vanilla formats available to ingredient buyers and manufacturers.

Whether you are new to vanilla procurement or looking to deepen your sourcing expertise, this article covers everything you need to know about natural vanilla as a raw material.

The importance of customer care and the value for the customers

March 18, 2022

At De Monchy Natural Products we make a point of it to create a customer experience that closely resembles the expectations of each of our customers. In an environment as dynamic and fluctuating as the raw materials’ market, it is of utmost importance to ensure that customer care is an integral part of an end-to-end service, extending the way of doing business beyond the simple supply of products.

Green campaign 2021

November 8, 2021

During the past few months we have been busy with our green campaign in Madagascar. We have been curing and processing between 300 – 400 metric tons of organic and Rainforest Alliance™ certified green vanilla. Our work on the campaign is nearly complete, and we are in the process of transporting our cured organic and Rainforest Alliance™ certified vanilla to our facilities in Europe and the USA.

Macky Association updates

June 17, 2021

The Macky Association is a farmers’ association that we established in 2020 along with our partner in Madagascar, Sambavanille. In 2020 we started off by presenting several workshops and building a new school in Ambohinanarina. In 2021 we have continued our involvement in the farmers’ communities with health support and financial independency.

Impact of Covid-19 on Madagascar

June 17, 2021

Before 2020, who would have thought that a disease would be a unifying factor all across the globe? And yet, here we are. COVID-19 has united us all. We stand together in the fact that this disease has disrupted each of our lives in some way. For the people of Madagascar, there has been no exception. On this vast island off the eastern coast of Africa, the effects of this virus have been devastating for many families.

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