Fire destroys spices in Indian warehouse

Mumbai started on the morning of November 7 and took at least four days to extinguish. Not all of the spices stored in the warehouse were destroyed, but it remains to be seen how much can be recovered in an undamaged state. Indian trader confirmed that 100 tonnes of star anise are thought to have […]

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Indian firms buy star anise for bird flu drug

INDIAN pharmaceutical companies are moving in to acquire stocks of Chinese star anise, which is the source of the main ingredient used to manufacture the anti-bird flu drug Tamiflu. Star anise is a rare herb that is used to flavour vegetable and meat dishes. However, it also has a vital function…READ MORE

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