Welcome to All Things Ginger, an introduction to ginger (or Zingiber officinale to give it its botanical name), its properties and uses, and a guide to the wide variety of ginger products currently available. We aim to keep you informed about the latest uses of this versatile ingredient.
A 100% natural ginger flavouring has been launched by Treatt, the world-leading manufacturer of flavour ingredients. Read more…
Research from India has shown that ginger can delay the onset and slow the progression of diabetic cataracts. Read more…
Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, reports on rising ginger prices in China. Read more…
Thorncroft Drinks, the UK maker of natural ingredient fruit drinks, is set to launch its Pink Ginger in the USA. Read more…
Buderim Ginger has posted improved earnings in its latest half-yearly results. Read more…
The price of Chinese ginger may fall this September when a good harvest boosts stock levels. Read more…
Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer is launching a targeted advertising campaign to accompany this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read more…
A fascinating article about the increase in ginger-flavoured beers today and some ghastly concoctions from years gone by. Read more…
The farmer-owned chocolate company Divine Chocolate has launched a Dark Chocolate With Ginger & Orange bar made with 70% Ghanaian chocolate, orange pieces and ginger oil. Read more…
Pixley Berries has increased the root ginger content of its Blackcurrant & Ginger cordial by 20 per cent. Read more…
Can drinking ginger ale help to alleviate a mild bout of the flu? Read more…
Indian ginger exports for April & May this year have soared 376% by volume and 162% in value in response to a global shortage of ginger. Read more…
A patent application to use ginger as a slimming aid has been withdrawn following proof from India that ginger has been used as a fat burner for more than 1500 years. Read more…
Have you ever fancied an alcoholic ginger beer with your breakfast? Read more…
Indians are advised to include ginger in as many meals as possible during the monsoon season as it helps to alleviate stomach problems. Read more…
Further evidence of rising ginger prices has emerged following increasing demand for higher quality Indian ginger and lower quality production elsewhere. Read more…
Tim Clifton and Simon Pope can tell you in their new biscuit and tea tasting guide. Read more…
World dry ginger prices have almost doubled in the last year. Dearer cakes and biscuits could be on the way. Read more…
Crabbie’s, famous for their alcoholic ginger beer and 1950s-style TV adverts, have launched a radio advertising campaign in the same vein for the duration of the World Cup. Read more…
Glorious!® has created Asian Tomato Rice & Ginger for its new Skinny Soup range. Read more…
This month will see Old Jamaica Ginger Beer return to UK TV screens with the launch of a new advertising campaign. Read more…
Go Green Ltd., an agro-forestry management business, is hoping to make Sri Lanka self-sufficient in ginger by 2011. Read more…
A recently arrived fungus is set to devastate this year’s Australian harvest. Read more…
Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer is set to become a hit this summer. Read more…
This summer will see the launch of a ginger manuka honey from Rowse, the UK’s leading honey company. Read more…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people allergic to milk proteins not to consume Mrs. Dunster’s-brand ginger snaps due to a labeling error. Read more…
This year’s Brazilian ginger harvest is looking good according to Euroconte, a major Brazilian fresh produce exporter. Much of Brazil’s ginger is exported to the UK, USA and the Netherlands. Read more…
Researchers at the University of Georgia in the US have found that daily ginger consumption reduces muscle pain caused by exercise or hard work such as gardening. Read more…
The Dutch national football squad will be taking ginger to this year’s World Cup. Read more…
Traditional ginger beers, reminiscent of childhood favourites, are enjoying a renaissance. Read more…
Just stumbled across this pineapple and ginger juice. Looks interesting! Read more…
This month will see the launch of a rosé wine and ginger ale cocktail. Read more…
Cider of Sweden have announced the launch of Frank’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Read more…
CWF has relaunched the popular Mackies Traditional Green Ginger Wine. Read more…
After years of producing ginger drinks, confectionery and condiments, Buderim Ginger is launching a range of medicinal products. Read more…
Be prepared for stem ginger and ground ginger to disappear from the shelves at Waitrose. Read more…
Fentiman’s, famous for their Traditional Ginger Beer, are launching another ginger beer next month. Read more…
Chinese demand for ginger as a cure for colds and flu will mean higher wholesale prices for Chinese ginger exports. Chinese production of ginger has declined in recent years which has compounded the issue. Read more…
The cost of your ginger products will increase considerably in 2010 as a result of a poor growing season in China coupled with the recent economic unviability of producing Chinese ginger. Read more…
January 2010 will see the launch of the new Triple Ginger cookie from Back To Nature. Read more…
The National Trust (a conservation body for England, Wales and Northern Ireland) is launching a range of own-brand food and drink including Stem Ginger and Orange Marmalade biscuits. Read more…
Gold Spice Ginger Beer (abv 4%) from the Keystone Brewery in Salisbury was runner-up at the 2009 Weymouth Octoberfest. Read more…
Bionade, maker of an award-winning Ginger & Orange non-alcoholic drink, has sold a majority stake to Germany’s largest independent brewery group. Read more…
Elemis has announced its new Exotic Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Duo, the latest editions to the brand's Exotics range. Read more…
The Observer Food Monthly has declared Fever-Tree Ginger Beer as one of its 50 best ever products. Read more…
A fascinating view of Miami's historic Freedom Tower constructed out of gingerbread.
Help to reduce your flatulence with a ginger, mint, honey and lemon concoction. Read more…
A new raisin ginger cake from Cariad Cakes has been highly commended at the California Raisins UK Innovation Awards. Read more…
Knorr has unveiled a range of herb and spice purees including ginger. Read more…
Halewood International plans to launch its variant of the vodka, ginger beer and lime drink. Read more…
IZZE(R) Beverage Company has announced the launch of a new ginger-flavoured drink. Read more…
A plan will be launched to reignite Jamaican ginger production through the use of tissue culture to lower the risk of disease. Read more…
Ginger is one of the most powerful ingredients that there is from a flavour standpoint and a chemical standpoint and a pharmacological standpoint. It is unique in a way that most foods aren’t. It’s one of my top 10 ingredients.
Montezuma’s Chilli & Ginger Dainty Dollops
After dinner chocolates don’t come much hotter than these. We dared to try them, now it’s your turn!
For centuries the Chinese have stored ginger in underground caves for up to 2 years without rotting at temperatures below 25°C.
We’ve just tried V Water Ginger & Mango, a naturally flavoured spring water. If you like ginger, you will probably be as disappointed with this drink as we were. It was like an over-diluted mango squash. We couldn’t taste any ginger.
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