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Post by Trade facilitator on Feb 26, 2019 18:05:28 GMT 1
Cloves are a traditional spice grown in Nigeria. They are dried flower buds with a distinctive sweet smell and a strong pungent (bitter) taste. They can be purchased as whole buds or ground/powdered form.
They are more commonly used in traditional medicine and are now increasingly added to traditional soups and stews for their aromatic properties.
Cloves must be dried before they are stored and sold for market especially for export. Cloves are used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. They are also used to produce clove oil, the main constituent of which is eugenol.
Eugenol is used, among other things, to make perfume soaps, as a dental anaesthetic and as an additive in dental filling material.
Global Market for Cloves
Europe is completely dependent on developing countries for its supply of cloves but your cloves will have to comply with European legislation to be acceptable in Europe. This compliance is a must. You should therefore only consider exporting to Europe when you can meet all the relevant requirements.
Top importing countries of cloves that you may target for yout export market include Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain and Italy.
The product export market is not competitive as there are very few exporters of cloves, so you can maximize the opportunity to earn good income.
Uses of Cloves
1. Circulation of blood
Cloves impact the metabolism of the body; they reduce high body temperature and boost the circulation of blood.
2. Painkiller
Its active ingredient Eugenol is a powerful alternative to painkiller medications; it is more effective than painkillers and it can act without leaving negative impact on the body.
It is used as a natural remedy for headaches due to these factors and it is even effective against tension headaches and migraines.
3. Treat respiratory conditions
All parts of clove plant and its oil are effective for all types of respiratory problems; they have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. They prevent and treat common cold, viral infections, stuffy nose, asthma, sore throat, tuberculosis, sinuses and bronchitis. They also have chemo protective compounds that prevent and guards against lung cancer.
4. They prevent mutation
Cloves are rich in powerful compounds that prevent oxidative damage and mutations in the body which can lead to cancer, DNA damage and other health complications.
Their strong anti-mutagenic properties prevent damage to the DNA; they prevent changes in the genetic makeup of an individual, and guide the integrity of the DNA and genetic molecules.
This also keeps the whole body healthy and prevents diseases.
5. Healthy bones
Regular intake of cloves keeps the bone healthy and prevents bone problems; their rich content of minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous prevents de-mineralization, osteoporosis and bone weakness.
6. Prevent morning sickness
Cloves are effective against morning sickness and nausea and vomiting; their aromatic and soothing properties relieve these conditions and they are safe for pregnant women.
7. Treat stomach ulcers
The phytochemicals in cloves that helps in treating painful stomach ulcers.
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Post by Trade facilitator on Jul 25, 2019 18:32:11 GMT 1
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. Cloves are grown in many tropical countries and are commonly used as a spice. Cloves must be dried before they are stored and sold for market.
They are used in cuisines and for non culinary purposes in pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The spice is used to make fragrance and because of the bioactive chemicals of clove, the spice is used as an anti repellent.
Clove oil gotten from cloves contains Eugenol which is the compound most responsible for clove aroma.
Eugenol is used, among other things, to perfume soaps, as a dental anaesthetic and as an additive in dental filling material.
European Target Market for Cloves
Germany and the Netherlands are the main importer of cloves. Both countries can be interesting for your exports as they have the highest share of imports from developing countries, together with the United Kingdom:
Other importers like Switzerland, Latvia and Spain also increased imports from developing countries.
Opportunities in Exporting Cloves to Europe
There are opportunities in this field for exporters from developing countries with experience of supplying European countries. They may decide to focus on increasing their direct sales to buyers who have so far relied on other European suppliers. This might be a useful way of increasing such exporters’ profit margins.
Explore opportunities for direct exports to supply the countries already supplied by other European countries with reasonable price. Buyers who do not deal directly with suppliers in countries of origin may have reservations regarding quality, food safety and supply security. You should therefore investigate buyer requirements in your target market and deal with buyers’ potential reservations in advance.
Requirements for Product Export to Europe
Quality
High-quality cloves should be oil-rich, whole, unbroken and without stalks, and must not contain any woody, brittle cloves. They should be reddish-brown to brown in colour and the head should be light brown and closed. Cloves are graded in accordance with the relevant national standard of the country of production. In addition, ISO standard 2254-2004 provides some general guidelines on the grading, handling and packing of whole and ground cloves.
Product quality is a key issue for buyers in Europe and also includes food safety issues. It specifies the legal European requirements as well as the terms of delivery between buyer and seller that are not defined in legislation. It contains the chemical and physical parameters that determine the minimum quality requirements for cloves.
Labelling
Incorrect labelling is a major source of frustration for European buyers. You must therefore take care to label your product properly. See our study on value-added spices and herbs in Europe for information on consumer packaging requirements. The labelling of bulk products should include the following information:
The name of the product
Details of the manufacturer (name and address)
Batch number
Date of manufacture
Product grade
Producing country
Harvest date (month-year)
Net weight
Any information that exporting and importing countries may require: bar, producer and/or packager code, any extra information that can be used to trace the product back to its origin.
Packaging:
Whole cloves must be packed in new, clean, sound and dry bags made of jute, cloth laminated with polyethylene or polypropylene, or high-density polyethylene bags or pouches. It is essential that the cloves are completely dry before they are stored. Clove powder can be packed in new, clean, sound and dry containers made of glass, tin or aluminium, or in pouches made of laminated, metalised, multi-layered food-grade plastic material. The containers should be free from insect infestation, fungal contamination, undesirable or bad smells and substances that may damage the contents.
Food Traceability, hygiene and control
Food safety is a key issue in European food legislation. The General Food Law is the legislative framework regulation for food safety in the European Union. To guarantee food safety and to allow appropriate action in cases of unsafe food, food products must be traceable throughout the entire supply chain and risks of contamination must be limited.
Food additives and adulteration
Many of the spices and herbs rejected by customs authorities or buyers have undeclared, unauthorised or excessive amounts of extraneous materials. There is specific legislation for food additives (such as colours, flavours and thickeners) and substances are allowed to be used. Spices and spice blends may not contain added colours.
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NON OIL EXPORT WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS` COMMENTS - 3 VIDEO CLIPS
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Post by jydeland on Apr 25, 2020 10:45:29 GMT 1
View Attachment Cloves are a traditional spice grown in Nigeria. They are dried flower buds with a distinctive sweet smell and a strong pungent (bitter) taste. They can be purchased as whole buds or ground/powdered form.
They are more commonly used in traditional medicine and are now increasingly added to traditional soups and stews for their aromatic properties.
Cloves must be dried before they are stored and sold for market especially for export. Cloves are used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. They are also used to produce clove oil, the main constituent of which is eugenol.
Eugenol is used, among other things, to make perfume soaps, as a dental anaesthetic and as an additive in dental filling material.
Global Market for Cloves
Europe is completely dependent on developing countries for its supply of cloves but your cloves will have to comply with European legislation to be acceptable in Europe. This compliance is a must. You should therefore only consider exporting to Europe when you can meet all the relevant requirements.
Top importing countries of cloves that you may target for yout export market include Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain and Italy.
The product export market is not competitive as there are very few exporters of cloves, so you can maximize the opportunity to earn good income.
Uses of Cloves
1. Circulation of blood
Cloves impact the metabolism of the body; they reduce high body temperature and boost the circulation of blood.
2. Painkiller
Its active ingredient Eugenol is a powerful alternative to painkiller medications; it is more effective than painkillers and it can act without leaving negative impact on the body.
It is used as a natural remedy for headaches due to these factors and it is even effective against tension headaches and migraines.
3. Treat respiratory conditions
All parts of clove plant and its oil are effective for all types of respiratory problems; they have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. They prevent and treat common cold, viral infections, stuffy nose, asthma, sore throat, tuberculosis, sinuses and bronchitis. They also have chemo protective compounds that prevent and guards against lung cancer.
4. They prevent mutation
Cloves are rich in powerful compounds that prevent oxidative damage and mutations in the body which can lead to cancer, DNA damage and other health complications.
Their strong anti-mutagenic properties prevent damage to the DNA; they prevent changes in the genetic makeup of an individual, and guide the integrity of the DNA and genetic molecules.
This also keeps the whole body healthy and prevents diseases.
5. Healthy bones
Regular intake of cloves keeps the bone healthy and prevents bone problems; their rich content of minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous prevents de-mineralization, osteoporosis and bone weakness.
6. Prevent morning sickness
Cloves are effective against morning sickness and nausea and vomiting; their aromatic and soothing properties relieve these conditions and they are safe for pregnant women.
7. Treat stomach ulcers
The phytochemicals in cloves that helps in treating painful stomach ulcers.
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