Exporting Herbs and Spices to the EU and ACP Countries

Why not to export bulk herbs & spices from Caribbean islands to EU Changing Market – changed cooking practises Land, Labour ,Water & Energy costs very high Supply almost always limited, although quality high Non tariff barriers higher –hermetically sealed Meeting Hygiene & safety standards gets tougher Protecting your I.P is v. expensive Assembly and transhipment cost to Europe high Local market profits generally always higher US and Latin American markets are huge & close