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Ginger Has Maximum Export Potential (18-Jan-2012)

Nepal has identified ginger as one of 19 products and services with maximum export potential. Read more…

Ginger Joe Product Release (18-Jan-2012)

Here are the product release notes for Ginger Joe, the alcoholic ginger beer behind the moustache. Read more…

Important Indian Spice Workshop Coming Up (17-Jan-2012)

Anyone who’s anyone in the world of Indian spice will be attending a one-day spice workshop in Kochi on January 20th. Read more…

Flavour Company Predicts Ginger For 2012 (16-Jan-2012)

One of the world's leading flavour companies, Bell Flavors & Fragrances, predicts that honey ginger will be one of the beverage flavours of 2012. Read more…

Jamaica Told To Take Advantage Of Ginger (14-Jan-2012)

The US ambassador to Jamaica has told the country to take full advantage of its duty-free access to the US ginger market. Read more…

Nigerian Strike Could Affect Ginger Price (13-Jan-2012)

The Nigerian general strike, now in its fifth day, is affecting the supply of ginger to such an extent that world ginger prices could rise. Read more…

Gelatin-Free Ginger Confectionery Launch (13-Jan-2012)

The Ginger People, America’s leading ginger company, will launch a gelatin-free Ginger Spice Drop on January 15th. Read more…

Ginger To Reduce Medicine Import Costs (12-Jan-2012)

Ginger is undergoing clinical trials in an effort to reduce Thailand’s medicine imports costs. Read more…

Ginger To Help Create Employment (12-Jan-2012)

The new Jamaican Junior Agriculture minister is hoping that ginger will help to create employment opportunities. Read more…

Ginger Farmers Wanted (10-Jan-2012)

Fiji’s largest ginger processing company is looking for more farmers to help fill its export quota. Read more…

Hawaiian Ginger Crop Looking Good (10-Jan-2012)

American ginger lovers will be pleased with the news that the current Hawaiian ginger crop is looking good. Read more…

New Launch For Jeremiah Weed Ginger Beer (10-Jan-2012)

Diageo has relaunched its ginger-flavoured Jeremiah Weed Root Brew to compete with Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Read more…

Rapper Feud Sets Ginger Ale Trending (09-Jan-2012)

A feud between two North American rappers has caused the Canada Dry ginger ale brand to start trending on Twitter across Toronto. Read more…

New Wild Ginger Discovered (06-Jan-2012)

A new wild ginger, from the cardamom branch of the ginger family, has been discovered in a forest in southern India. Read more…

South African Ginger Beer Taste Test (05-Jan-2012)

Here are the results of a South African ginger beer taste test with some interesting findings. Read more…

China’s Ginger Oil Price Falls (05-Jan-2012)

The price of Chinese ginger oil has fallen again and is now 21% lower than the record high early last year. Read more…

Australians Love Their Ginger (04-Jan-2012)

A survey last year found that 89% of Australians include ginger in their diet. Read more…

Nepal Expands Ginger Farming (04-Jan-2012)

Farmers in the Khotang district of Nepal are switching to ginger, a major export crop. Read more…

India Thwarts British Cold Patent (03-Jan-2012)

India has thwarted an attempt by a British pharmaceutical company to patent the use of ginger as a cold treatment. Read more…

Ginger In Latest Global Flavour Forecast (03-Jan-2012)

McCormick’s global Flavour Forecast for 2012 includes a ginger & coconut combination. Read more…

Indian Farmers Seek Windfall Profits (02-Jan-2012)

Indian farmers, in a desperate bid to make windfall profits, have adopted a risky monocrop strategy. Read more…

Kerala Declares Agri Crisis Area (30-Dec-2011)

The Kerala state government in India has declared Wayanad an agri crisis area following the recent spate of farmer suicides. Read more…

Gingerbread Ale Released In Canada (21-Dec-2011)

The Vancouver Island Brewery has released Dough Head Gingerbread Ale but only in Victoria, British Columbia. Read more…

The Most Popular Ginger Story Of 2011 (20-Dec-2011)

As the end of the year is almost upon us, we can reveal the most searched for ginger story on Google in 2011. Read more…

Help Is Benefiting Australians (19-Dec-2011)

Australian ginger farmers are recovering from pythium root rot with the help of Buderim Ginger. Read more…

Ginger Is A Christmas Hit (13-Dec-2011)

The food and drink trend in the UK for this Christmas is ginger, according to retailers. Read more…

Government Question Missed Export Story (07-Dec-2011)

The Jamaican government has questioned the accuracy of last week's story of the missed ginger export deal. Read more…

Could Ginger Ease Toothache (07-Dec-2011)

Researchers in Iran are testing the use of ginger as a painkiller for toothache. Read more…

Jamaica Feels Exploited By Ginger Ale Brewer (04-Dec-2011)

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office feels the island’s brand is being exploited by Reed’s use of the term ‘Jamaican style’ to describe its flagship ginger ale. Read more…

Ginger Remains As Core Jamaican Crop (03-Dec-2011)

The Jamaican government will retain ginger as a core product after reducing the number of commercially grown crops. Read more…

Farmers Switch From ‘Grass’ To Ginger (03-Dec-2011)

Farmers in the Philippine Highlands have been encouraged to switch from illegally growing marijuana to an honest livelihood growing ginger. Read more…

Jamaica Fails To Win J$500m Export Deal (03-Dec-2011)

The lack of a reliable supplier has cost Jamaica a J$500m export deal to supply US-based Reed’s, Inc. Read more…

New Ginger Muscle Rub Tested By Athletes (01-Dec-2011)

North East start-up Natural Hero’s recently launched Hot Ginger Muscle Rub is now being tested by athletes. Read more…

Ginger Risk Analysis In Progress (28-Nov-2011)

Australia is currently conducting a risk analysis of Fijian ginger before deciding whether to extend its range of ginger imports. Read more…

Can Ginger Coffee Reduce Road Accidents? (28-Nov-2011)

Police in the Indian state of Kerala are hoping to reduce night-time accidents by offering drivers ginger coffee. Read more…

School Win Ginger Beverage Design Award (27-Nov-2011)

A US school has won the Innovative Beverage category in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship World Series for its ginger ale based drinks. Read more…

Ginger Chocolate Cheese Launched (25-Nov-2011)

Stilton producer Long Clawson recently launched a White Stilton with Chocolate and Ginger in Sainsbury’s. Read more…

Dorset Ginger News Release (23-Nov-2011)

Here is the latest news release from The Dorset Ginger Company. Read more…

Ginger Flavoured Schnapps Launched (23-Nov-2011)

InterContental Brands has announced the addition of a ginger flavour to its Cactus Jack’s Schnapps range. Read more…

Healthy Return For Ex-Squatters (21-Nov-2011)

A group of former squatters in Fiji is expecting a $40,000 return from its first ginger harvest. Read more…

Scottish Ginger Beer For Australia (17-Nov-2011)

Scottish brewer Williams Brothers has started to export its alcoholic ginger beer to Australia. Read more…

Boozy Infusions Win Regional Award (15-Nov-2011)

Boozy Infusions has won Best Drink at this year’s deliciouslyorkshire food and drink awards for its Jamaica Ginger Cake Infusion liqueur. Read more…

Gran Stead Launch Fiery Ginger Wine (14-Nov-2011)

Gran Stead, the award-winning Sussex-based drinks company, has launched a "fiery" ginger wine. Read more…

Suicides Caused By Steep Price Fall (14-Nov-2011)

The Indian ginger farmer suicides were caused by the price of ginger falling from Rs.3,000 to Rs.500 per bag. Read more…

Crabbie’s Hits The Small Screen Today (14-Nov-2011)

The Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer Christmas TV advertising campaign kicks off today. Read more…

TV Debut For Ginger Joe (10-Nov-2011)

Alcoholic ginger beer Ginger Joe will make its TV debut next week with adverts featuring customers being asked to donate hair for the brand’s signature moustache. Read more…

Chinese Ginger Price Stability (09-Nov-2011)

The Chinese believe that ginger price fluctuations have been removed following three interest rate rises this year. Read more…

Ginger Farmer Suicides To Be Investigated (09-Nov-2011)

An Indian state government is investigating the recent spate of suicides among ginger farmers. Read more…

Alcoholic Ginger Beer Wins Two Golds (09-Nov-2011)

Peerless Brewing’s Jinja Ninja alcoholic ginger beer has won two golds at the Great Northern Beer Festival. Read more…

Chinese Growers Join Cooperatives (09-Nov-2011)

Chinese ginger growers are hoping to hedge against future price fluctuations by joining ginger processing cooperatives. Read more…

Ginger Aroma To Calm Air Passengers (08-Nov-2011)

Domodedovo Airport in Moscow has introduced an aroma project which includes ginger to calm passengers’ pre-flight nerves. Read more…

Gingerbread Porridge Launched (08-Nov-2011)

Dorset Cereals recently launched a limited edition gingerbread porridge. Read more…

Ginger Proving A Success In Virginia (08-Nov-2011)

A farm and university collaboration with state funding is showing that ginger can be grown successfully in Virginia. Read more…

Dark Orange & Ginger Brownie For Xmas (04-Nov-2011)

Bluebasil Brownies has launched a dark orange & ginger brownie for Christmas using chocolate from Divine. Read more…

New Ginger Ale From Alley Kat (02-Nov-2011)

Alley Kat Brewing Company from Canada has just released its latest product - Cringer Cranberry Ginger Ale. Read more…

Crabbie’s To Sponsor Christmas ITV (01-Nov-2011)

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer has been announced as the sponsor of Christmas programming on ITV, the UK’s major commercial public service TV network. Read more…

Chinese Ginger Prices To Remain High (31-Oct-2011)

Spice dealers are preparing for another year of high Chinese ginger prices caused by excessive rain. Read more…

Crabbie’s To Be Launched In Australia (31-Oct-2011)

Halewood International has announced that Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer will be launched in Australia. Read more…

New Australian Ginger Crop Planted (28-Oct-2011)

Worried Australian ginger farmers are planting the new season’s crop. Read more…

Boost For Fijian Ginger Industry (28-Oct-2011)

The Fijian ginger industry will receive a $1million government investment over the next three years. Read more…

Ginger Coffee Launched In Africa (26-Oct-2011)

Nestlé Nigeria has entered what it calls the health market by launching Nescafé Ginger & Lemon coffee. Read more…

Ron O’Grady On Buderim Ginger (25-Oct-2011)

Listen to an interview with Ron O’Grady, CEO of Buderim Ginger. Read more…

Ginger Joe Launches £2million Campaign (24-Oct-2011)

Ginger Joe, the alcoholic ginger beer, has announced the launch of a £2million campaign featuring a 78 foot giant hairy moustache. Read more…

New Crabbie’s Flavour Soon (23-Oct-2011)

A new but unspecified flavour of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer will hit the market at the end of the month. Read more…

From Paddy To Ginger (23-Oct-2011)

Farmers from NR Pura in India had to give up paddy and switch to something else. So they chose ginger. Read more…

Ancient Greeks Traded In Ginger (18-Oct-2011)

Analysis of amphorae recovered from sunken ships shows that the Ancient Greeks traded in ginger. Read more…

Sell Fresh Ginger For Best Price (18-Oct-2011)

Indian farmers have been advised to sell their ginger fresh to get the best possible price. Read more…

Another Marathon For Ginger Curry Runner (17-Oct-2011)

The world’s oldest marathon runner, who trains on ginger curry, has just completed his eighth race. Read more…

Halewood International Founder Dies (17-Oct-2011)

Tributes have been paid to the founder of Halewood International who died at the weekend. Read more…

Combat Crime With Ginger (16-Oct-2011)

Police officers at a station in Fiji are attempting to combat crime by farming ginger and other crops. Read more…

Could Ginger Help You Lose Weight? (16-Oct-2011)

Scottish scientists have made a discovery which indicates that ginger could help you lose weight. Read more…

Festive Campaign For Stone’s Ginger Wine (12-Oct-2011)

Accolade Wines has launched an advertising campaign for Stone’s Original Ginger Wine for the run-up to Christmas. Read more…

New Ginger Tea In India (12-Oct-2011)

Brooke Bond Taj Mahal, India’s premium tea blend, has launched a ginger tea to cater for the changing tastes of Indian tea drinkers. Read more…

New Advertising Agency For Ginger Joe (11-Oct-2011)

DHM has been appointed by Stone’s to manage the advertising account for the new alcoholic ginger beer, Ginger Joe. Read more…

New Website For McVitie’s Ginger Cake (10-Oct-2011)

McVitie’s has launched its first digital promotional activity for Jamaica Ginger Cake with the help of the Brass Agency. Read more…

Another Crabbie’s Launch This Week (05-Oct-2011)

Halewood International will this week launch Crabbie’s Spiced Orange, a blend of alcoholic ginger beer, orange & spices. Read more…

Legwarmer Ginger At Beer Festival (04-Oct-2011)

The October Beer Festival in Weymouth later this week will include Legwarmer Ginger from the Dorset Piddle brewery. Hurry, tickets are running out. Read more…

Summer Ale Is Back Again (04-Oct-2011)

Good news for ginger lovers in New Zealand - Monteith’s seasonal Summer Ale is back on the shelves. Read more…

New Ginger Pear Cider Launched (03-Oct-2011)

The Fox Barrel Cider Company has launched a ginger and blackcurrant flavoured craft pear cider. Read more…

Man Shing Announces Big Increase In Profit (28-Sep-2011)

Man Shing, one of China’s largest ginger exporters, has announced a 72% increase in net profit for the fiscal year. Read more…

Which Category For Alcoholic Ginger Beer (28-Sep-2011)

UK retailers are unsure whether to categorise alcoholic ginger beer as an ale or RTD. Read more…

New Look For Dorset Ginger (28-Sep-2011)

Dorset Original Ginger has completed the first stage of its revamp by creating a new eye-catching label. Read more…

Ginger Virus Strikes Bangladesh (27-Sep-2011)

A severe virus has hit the ginger crop in the Nilphamari district of Bangladesh. Read more…

Reed’s Inc Expands Into Michigan (27-Sep-2011)

Reed’s Inc, one of America’s leading ginger drink manufacturers, has expanded its distribution into Michigan, the home of Vernors. Read more…

Innoverde Collaborate With Red Dragon (26-Sep-2011)

Dutch produce importer Innoverde has announced a collaboration with the owner of Red Dragon ginger. Read more…

Fiji Ginger ‘Best In World’ (25-Sep-2011)

An internationally famous chef has said that ginger from Fiji is the best in the world. Read more…

Success For Mango & Ginger Chutney (19-Sep-2011)

Geeta’s Mango & Ginger Chutney has won the highly coveted Three Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards. Read more…

Post-Retirement Ginger Success (15-Sep-2011)

A Fijian retired civil servant has discovered the benefits of growing ginger. Read more…

Bhutan Ginger Price Continues Fall (14-Sep-2011)

The price of ginger from Bhutan has continued its fall this year and has now reached a new low. Read more…

World’s No.1 Ginger Ale Announced (13-Sep-2011)

The Ginger Ale Authority has named Boylan Bottlework’s Ginger Ale as the World’s No.1 Ginger Ale. Read more…

Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine Goes National (12-Sep-2011)

Halewood International has confirmed that Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine will be distributed nationally this winter. Read more…

Bhakti Chai Launch Ready-To-Drink Product (11-Sep-2011)

Read about Bhakti Chai's efforts in bringing a new ginger drink to market. Read more…

New Market Identified For King’s Ginger (11-Sep-2011)

Berry Bros & Rudd has identified travel retail as a market with potential for King’s Ginger. Read more…

New Gingerbread Chai Launched (11-Sep-2011)

US-based Big Train has launched Gingerbread Chai, a chai tea infused with ginger and spices. Read more…

Scientist Saves Crop From Vandals (09-Sep-2011)

An agricultural scientist in Karnataka, India, saved a ginger crop which had been sprayed with poisonous pesticides by vandals. Read more…

Dorset Ginger Press Release (08-Sep-2011)

Here is the latest press release from The Dorset Ginger Company. Read more…

Life Not So Rosy For Ginger Farmers (07-Sep-2011)

The future for ginger farmers in the Indian state of Kerala is looking uncertain at the moment. Read more…

Ginger Joe Proving A Success (05-Sep-2011)

Ginger Joe is proving to be so successful that a four-pack will be launched at the end of September. Read more…

Ginger Farming Popular In Nepal (05-Sep-2011)

Farmers in the Kailali district of Nepal are discovering the financial rewards from growing ginger. Read more…

Ginger Farmers Earn Big Profits (04-Sep-2011)

Farmers from the Indian state of Kerala who invested in ginger are now making large profits. Read more…

Investment Boost For Fiji Ginger (03-Sep-2011)

The Fijian ginger industry is set to receive a financial boost to extend its acreage. Read more…

Run A Marathon On Ginger Curry (02-Sep-2011)

The world’s oldest marathon runner has revealed one of his secrets - plenty of ginger curry. Read more…

Ginger Damaged By Elephants (31-Aug-2011)

Ginger and other crops have been destroyed by a herd of wild elephants in India. Read more…

Buderim Ginger Back In Profit (31-Aug-2011)

Buderim Ginger has announced a return to profit for the half year to June 30. Read more…

Crabbie’s Signs Deal With The Toffees (27-Aug-2011)

Crabbie’s has signed a deal to become the official ginger beer of Everton Football Club. Read more…

Ginger Nut Joins Core Range (22-Aug-2011)

Nature Valley is launching a major advertising campaign which includes adding Ginger Nut Crunch to its core range of snack bars. Read more…

Corky’s Relaunch With Ginger (22-Aug-2011)

Corky’s Vodka Shots has been given an overhaul and relaunched with a Limited Edition range starting with Fiery Ginger. Read more…

Chinese Ginger Prices Increase (21-Aug-2011)

The price of Chinese ginger has risen significantly recently despite government attempts to control speculation. Read more…

Reed’s Inc Expands in Southeast (18-Aug-2011)

Reed’s Inc, one of America’s leading ginger drink manufacturers, has expanded its distribution in the US Southeast. Read more…

Crabbie’s To Launch Stronger Beer (17-Aug-2011)

Halewood, famous for its Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, is set to launch a stronger 6% abv version later this month. Read more…

Market For Sabah Ginger (09-Aug-2011)

Sabah farmers have been offered a guaranteed market for their ginger. Read more…

Sainsbury’s Product Recall (03-Aug-2011)

Sainsbury’s has withdrawn one date code of its own brand freefrom Stem Ginger Cookies. Read more…

Virility Ginger Being Eaten Out Of Existence (03-Aug-2011)

Although technically not part of the ginger family, we thought you may be interested in the story of why Kenyans are eating White’s ginger out of existence. Read more…

New Ginger-Spiced Real Ale Launched (02-Aug-2011)

Wychwood has launched a ginger-spiced real ale for the off-trade market called Ginger Beard. Read more…

Fiji To Export Ginger To Europe (01-Aug-2011)

A major Fijian ginger exporter has successfully secured contracts to supply ginger to European markets. Read more…

Ban On Wine Making Removed (28-Jul-2011)

The state government of Mizoram in India has amended its liquor prohibition law to allow ginger wine to be made. Read more…

Ginger “Firkin Thursday” This Week (27-Jul-2011)

An important message for our friends in Cleveland, Ohio. This week’s Firkin Thursday is featuring a beer infused with ginger. Read more…

Jack & Ginger Summer Campaign Launch (20-Jul-2011)

A new marketing campaign for Jack Daniel’s & Ginger will be launched next month. Read more…

Indian Ginger Prices Increase (15-Jul-2011)

Prices of Indian bleached and unbleached ginger, which have been stable recently, have increased following heavy local and export demand. Read more…

Crabbie’s Launch UK Six Sheet Campaign (13-Jul-2011)

Halewood International has launched a UK-wide six sheet campaign outside major supermarkets for its Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Read more…

Ongoing Ginger Research Project Scope (12-Jul-2011)

Here is the scope of the ongoing Australian ginger research project into soil-borne pathogens. Read more…

Jamaica Ginger Cake Revamp (09-Jul-2011)

McVitie’s Jamaica Ginger Cake has just undergone its first brand revamp in more than 10 years. Read more…

The Economics Of Ginger Production (08-Jul-2011)

Here is an interesting report for anyone considering a career as a ginger farmer. Read more…

Develop A Carbonated Ginger Drink (07-Jul-2011)

Read this academic study into the development and characterisation of a carbonated ginger drink. Read more…

Ginger Worth Its Weight In Gold (07-Jul-2011)

All that glitters really is gold in the world of crystallised ginger. Read more…

Opportunities For Tanzanian Ginger (06-Jul-2011)

Market opportunities for Tanzanian ginger in the EU and USA. Read more…

Ginger Is Food Of The Month (04-Jul-2011)

Ginger is Fruit & Veg City’s Food of the Month for July. Read more…

Ginger Beer Regional Finalist (01-Jul-2011)

Frederic’s Great British Ginger Beer from Frederic Robinson is a regional winner in the Sainsbury Great British Beer Hunt. Read more…

Trap Fruit Flies With Ginger (23-Jun-2011)

University scientists in Queensland are examining a method of trapping fruit flies using ginger essence. Read more…

Trade Fair To Feature Ginger Tea (23-Jun-2011)

The Agraryo Trade Fair in the Philippines will feature the famous Badiangan ginger tea this weekend. Read more…

Crabbie’s To Sponsor Golf Again (20-Jun-2011)

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer will sponsor the Scottish Open golf tournament for a second year. Read more…

Ginger Treatment For Migraine (16-Jun-2011)

A preliminary study has found that migraine sufferers may find some pain relief from a feverfew and ginger preparation. Read more…

Contaminated Nutrition Capsules Seized (16-Jun-2011)

Health officials in Taiwan have seized more than 80,000 nutritional supplement capsules containing contaminated ginger powder. Read more…

Former Lawyer Becomes Brewer (15-Jun-2011)

A former lawyer’s decision to give up the desk job and start brewing ginger ale has proved to be the right one. Read more…

Contaminated Ginger Discovered (14-Jun-2011)

The Taiwanese FDA has discovered a quantity of powdered Chinese ginger contaminated with a banned chemical. Read more…

Farmers Give Up Paddy For Ginger (08-Jun-2011)

Farmers in the Malnad region of India are switching in large numbers from producing paddy to growing ginger. Read more…

Ginger Farmers Start Growing Tea (08-Jun-2011)

Ginger farmers in the Darjeeling district of India have started growing tea following attacks by wild boar. Read more…

Nigerian Ginger Prices Rise Again (07-Jun-2011)

Nigerian dried ginger prices have increased again as stocks are close to disappearing. Read more…

English Beer With Home-Grown Ginger (02-Jun-2011)

A joint venture between Sharp’s Brewery and the Eden Project has resulted in a beer containing English ginger. Read more…

FDA Monitor Food From Taiwan (31-May-2011)

The FDA is monitoring certain Taiwanese food products, including ginger clam tablets, for possible contamination. Read more…

Bleak Future For Ginger Farmers (26-May-2011)

Queensland ginger farmers are concerned for their future following a second successive poor year. Read more…

New Wheat Beer With Ginger Launched (22-May-2011)

The Redhook brewery from Washington State, USA, has launched a wheat beer with ginger for this summer. Read more…

Grants To Grow Ginger In Indiana (21-May-2011)

Federal grants are available to grow ginger as a speciality crop in Indiana, USA. Read more…

Fancy Investing In Ginger Oil? (20-May-2011)

Do you fancy investing in a new Ethiopian ginger oil production facility? Read more…

Ginger Price Drops In Bhutan (18-May-2011)

The price of ginger in Bhutan has more than halved compared to a year ago. Read more…

Indians See A Future In Ginger (17-May-2011)

Ginger is proving to be so profitable that Indian farmers are switching crops and city dwellers are returning home to the farms. Read more…

Man Shing Announces Increase In Profit (11-May-2011)

Man Shing, one of China’s largest ginger exporters, has announced a 35% increase in its third quarter net profit. Read more…

Ginger Hangover Cure? (08-May-2011)

The Times of India has published its top five hangover foods and it includes ginger. Read more…

Bumper Ginger Crop Expected (08-May-2011)

Ginger farmers from Kushalnagar in India are expecting a bumper harvest this year at very good prices. Read more…

Absolut Add Ginger To Its Range (07-May-2011)

Absolut has added a fresh apple and ginger flavoured vodka to its ever expanding range. Read more…

Ginger Doesn’t Work For Morning Sickness (01-May-2011)

New analysis has shown that ginger may have little or no effect at controlling morning sickness. Read more…

Napoklu Growers Hope For Better Year (29-Apr-2011)

The ginger growers of Napoklu in India are hoping for a better year as they plant the new season’s seeds. Read more…

Ginger Growth In UK Pubs (28-Apr-2011)

There has been a dramatic surge in the popularity of ginger drinks in UK pubs and supermarkets. Read more…

FDA Warns Rishi Tea Over Claims (27-Apr-2011)

The US FDA has warned Rishi Tea over unauthorised claims that ginger is a medicine. Read more…

Wild Elephants Damage Ginger Farm (24-Apr-2011)

Two wild elephants have entered a village in India searching for food and damaged a ginger farm. Read more…

Nature Valley Adds Ginger To Range (22-Apr-2011)

Nature Valley has added ginger nut to its range of crunchy snack bars. Read more…

University Competition Ginger Triumph (18-Apr-2011)

The University of the West Indies has won a business planning competition with its development of a fictitious ginger factory. Read more…

Schweppes Launch Ginger Tonic (14-Apr-2011)

Orangina Schweppes has launched a Ginger & Cardamom tonic but only, unfortunately, in Spain. Read more…

Nigerian Ginger Stocks Drying Up (14-Apr-2011)

Nigerian dried ginger stocks could run out by next month with buyers covering shortages elsewhere. Read more…

Himachal Produce Record Harvest (13-Apr-2011)

Himachal Pradesh in India produced a record 21,267 tonnes of ginger in the last growing season. Read more…

Elixir G Available To Take Home (13-Apr-2011)

Elixir G, the ginger cocktail mix, has now been made available for the take-home market. Read more…

Royal Wedding Themed Ginger Ale (11-Apr-2011)

Coca-Cola Enterprises will mark the forthcoming Royal Wedding with Schweppes Canada Dry Ginger Ale in special limited edition themed packaging. Read more…

Ginger Ice Cream Goes National (08-Apr-2011)

New Forest Ice Cream has gone national with eight flavours including Oriental Ginger. Read more…

Chinese Exporter Leases Extra Land (05-Apr-2011)

Man Shing, one of China’s leading exporters of fresh ginger, has leased an additional 2.4 million square metres of farmland. Read more…

Upgrade At Ginger Beer Plant (04-Apr-2011)

John Crabbie & Co has increased its ginger beer production capacity. Read more…

Hibs Ginger Beer Sponsorship (31-Mar-2011)

Hibernian FC have announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Crabbie’s, the ginger beer company. Read more…

Indian Ginger Exports Increase (30-Mar-2011)

Ginger exports from India have increased by 76% in value terms during the first ten months of the current financial year. Read more…

USAID To Encourage Ginger Exports (30-Mar-2011)

The US Agency for International Development has given Nepal $30m in aid to improve, amongst other things, ginger exports. Read more…

GI Status For Cochin Ginger Pending (29-Mar-2011)

Spices Board India has applied for Geographical Indication (GI) status for Cochin ginger. Read more…

Fiji Ginger Targets US Market (27-Mar-2011)

Frespac Ginger Fiji Ltd, owned by Buderim, has announced that it is targetting the USA as a new export market. Read more…

Bacardi And Ginger Beer (25-Mar-2011)

Bacardi has added Bacardi Gold & Ginger Beer to its ready-to-drink range. Read more…

Five Valleys Now In Waitrose (23-Mar-2011)

Five Valleys Apricot & Ginger cordial is now available in Waitrose. Read more…

Ginger Grouse On Trial (16-Mar-2011)

A pre-mix of The Famous Grouse and ginger beer is being trialled in parts of Scotland. Read more…

Buderim Search Overseas Markets For Ginger (16-Mar-2011)

Australia’s Buderim Ginger is searching global ginger markets to fill a 1000 tonne shortfall in domestic production. Read more…

Inside Bruce Cost’s Ginger Ale Factory (16-Mar-2011)

Have a look at this video of Bruce Cost’s Ginger Ale factory from Liza de Guia at Food Curated. Read more…

Levi Roots To Launch Ginger Beer (14-Mar-2011)

Levi Roots, famous for its Reggae Reggae Sauce, is to launch Fiery Root Ginger Beer with Lime ‘n’ Honey. Read more…

SIPP Ginger Blossom Now Online (07-Mar-2011)

SIPP Ginger Blossom has proved so successful that it is now available online. Read more…

Indian Ginger Exports More Than Double (07-Mar-2011)

Indian ginger exports more than doubled to 10,500 tonnes during the period April 2010 to January 2011. Read more…

Crabbie’s Launch New Variants (02-Mar-2011)

Halewood International has launched two new variants of its famous John Crabbie’s Ginger Beer. Read more…

Ginger Ale Availability Extended (01-Mar-2011)

Coca-Cola has announced that it intends to market Seagram’s Ginger Ale across the USA. Read more…

Ginger Beer To Be Launched (28-Feb-2011)

Stone’s, the leading ginger wine maker, is to launch an alcoholic ginger beer. Read more…

Ginger Cider Launched (27-Feb-2011)

Tomorrow sees the launch of Brothers Ginger Cider. Read more…

Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 (26-Feb-2011)

The UK’s Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 starts this coming Monday (28th February - 13th March). Read more…

Indian Ginger Prices Ease (21-Feb-2011)

Indian ginger prices are easing following a large increase in domestic production. Read more…

Growing Ginger In Georgia (21-Feb-2011)

Discover how a small family farm in Georgia, USA, started growing ginger. Read more…

New Ginger Ale For Chilcano (18-Feb-2011)

Peru’s Ajegroup drinks company has developed a new ginger ale specifically for the ever-popular Chilcano de Pisco cocktail. Read more…

Coffee With Ginger Suits Local Tastes (17-Feb-2011)

Nestle has increased sales by targetting emerging markets and adapting products to local tastes such as adding ginger to Nescafe in sub-Saharan countries. Read more…

Ginger Yogurt Launched (16-Feb-2011)

Rachel’s Organic has launched a Special Edition Greek Style ginger yogurt. Read more…

Jamaican Ginger Project Upgraded (14-Feb-2011)

The Jamaican Top Alston ginger project, where ginger is grown hydroponically, has been upgraded to research centre status. Read more…

Hot Ginger Water Brings Comfort & Warmth (09-Feb-2011)

See how the Chinese used hot ginger water to bring comfort and warmth during a recent cold spell. Read more…

New Rum And Ginger Launched (08-Feb-2011)

A dark Dominican rum with fresh ginger root has been launched in the USA. Read more…

Australian Ginger Industry Not In Decline (08-Feb-2011)

Yesterday’s news of an Australian wholesaler who believes that the Queensland ginger industry is in decline has been disputed, unsurprisingly, by the ginger industry. Read more…

When To Grow Ginger In Hawaii (07-Feb-2011)

It’s nearly time to plant your ginger if you live in Hawaii. Read more…

Australian Ginger Industry In Decline (07-Feb-2011)

An Australian produce wholesaler believes that the Queensland ginger industry is in decline and may not even survive. Read more…

Australian Fungus Spreading In Bad Weather (04-Feb-2011)

The fungus which affected Queensland’s ginger last year now appears to be spreading after recent wet weather. Read more…

19th Century Ginger Watercolour (03-Feb-2011)

The Images of Nature exhibition at the Natural History Museum features a lovely 19th century ginger watercolour from the John Reeves Collection. Read more…

Reed’s Post Record Revenues (02-Feb-2011)

Reed’s Inc., maker of the top selling ginger drinks in the USA, has posted record revenues for 2010. Read more…

All Things Ginger Blog Launched (01-Feb-2011)

All Things Ginger has launched a companion blog which will provide a summary of the week’s ginger news. Read more…

Lower Supply Means Higher Prices (28-Jan-2011)

The price of ginger is set to rise and remain high as a result of lower global supply. Read more…

Crabbie’s Launch Ginger Mixers (25-Jan-2011)

Halewood International, famous for the popular Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, is to launch a range of ginger mixers. Read more…

Chinese Move Into Japan (20-Jan-2011)

Man Shing, a major Chinese producer & exporter of ginger, is starting production in Japan. Read more…

World Marmalade Festival 2011 (19-Jan-2011)

Time is running out if you haven’t entered your marmalade yet for this year’s World Marmalade Festival. Read more…

Nigerian Ginger Prices Rise (18-Jan-2011)

Nigerian dried ginger prices are rising as increased demand cannot be met for the second time in three years. Read more…

How To Recover From A Vietnamese New Year (16-Jan-2011)

February 3rd this year is the Vietnamese New Year and ginger plays a part in the festivities. Read more…

Smuggled Ginger Seized (12-Jan-2011)

Nepalese police have seized nearly two tons of ginger destined illegally for the northern Indian markets. Read more…

Thailand Ginger Harvest Begins (11-Jan-2011)

Thailand’s agriculture ministry has announced that the ginger harvest has begun and that exports will start next week. Read more…

New Ginger Tea From Tea Forte (11-Jan-2011)

Tea Forte, the global luxury tea brand, has launched a range of organic herbal relaxation teas including Kiwi Lime Ginger. Read more…

Heavy Rain Affects Sunshine Coast Ginger (11-Jan-2011)

Australian Sunshine Coast ginger crops are suffering from fungal diseases caused by heavy rain. Read more…

Ginger Helps Conserve The Stag Beetle (11-Jan-2011)

Discover how ginger is helping to develop our understanding of the stag beetle. Read more…

Award Winning Blog’s Ginger Recipe (09-Jan-2011)

An award winning food blog features a butternut squash and gingerbread recipe as one of its tastiest moments of 2010. Read more…

2011 Ginger Flower & Food Festival (06-Jan-2011)

The Buderim 2011 Ginger Flower & Food Festival will be held on January 20-23. Read more…

Ginger In 2011 Superfood List (04-Jan-2011)

Time Out Dubai has announced its top 11 superfoods for 2011 and ginger makes the list (naturally). Read more…

Jamaican Ginger Development Programme (30-Dec-2010)

The Jamaican Government is embarking on a development programme to improve the complete ginger production and export process. Read more…

Gingerbread House Product Recall In USA (27-Dec-2010)

Whole Foods Market has announced that it is recalling assembled Ginger Bread Houses in 23 US states because of a risk of contamination. Read more…

Gingerbread House Product Recall In Canada (26-Dec-2010)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Whole Foods Market are warning the public not to consume the Rolf’s Patisserie brand and Whole Foods Market brand Ginger Bread Houses because the product may be contaminated. Read more…

Designer’s Debut Ginger Fragrance (22-Dec-2010)

Canadian fashion designer Nada Shepherd has launched a ginger fragrance. Read more…

Grandma’s Ginger Beer Selected (21-Dec-2010)

Grandma’s Weapons Grade Ginger Beer has been selected by Oz Clarke and Hugh Dennis. Read more…

Dean’s Ginger Cookies For USA (18-Dec-2010)

Dean’s famous stem ginger oat cookies are to be launched in the USA. Read more…

New Russian-Style Tea Launched (08-Dec-2010)

A new invigorating tea containing ginger has been launched by Russia’s most famous tea house. Read more…

Ginger Black Tea To Ward Off Cold (08-Dec-2010)

Here is a recipe for Ginger Black Tea to help you ward off colds and sniffles. Read more…

Three Ginger Species Declared Weeds (06-Dec-2010)

Three ginger species (yellow, white & kahili) have been declared weeds in Queensland. Read more…

Ginger Winners At Wales The True Taste (20-Nov-2010)

See the ginger winners at the 2010 Wales The True Taste Food & Drink Awards. Read more…

Crabbie’s Christmas TV Advert (20-Nov-2010)

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer will hit UK screens next week with the launch of a Christmas TV advertising campaign. Read more…

Great Lakes Christmas Ale Is Back (16-Nov-2010)

The Great Lakes Brewing Company has released its annual Christmas Ale again. Read more…

Ginger Price Rising Rapidly (15-Nov-2010)

The wholesale price of Chinese ginger has risen by 89.5 percent in the first 10 days of November compared to a year earlier. Read more…

Ginger & Grapefruit Liqueur Launched (10-Nov-2010)

A ginger and grapefruit liqueur has been launched today by Symrise. Read more…

Crabbie’s Extend Bottle Size Range (08-Nov-2010)

You can now buy Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer in different sized bottles. Read more…

Ginger In Your Bread (07-Nov-2010)

New research has shown the potential benefits of adding ginger to bread and you won’t even know it is there. Read more…

Ginger And Your Hair (27-Oct-2010)

Are you looking for an effective remedy for your hair problems? Read more…

Pork And Ginger Top Sausage (25-Oct-2010)

A pork and ginger sausage from Wiltshire has been named as the best in the UK. Read more…

Fentimans Launch Alcoholic Ginger Beer (23-Oct-2010)

Fentimans, famous for their traditional botanically brewed soft drinks, has launched an alcoholic ginger beer. Read more…

Nepal Moves Up To Fourth (22-Oct-2010)

Nepal has become the fourth largest producer of ginger after India, China & Indonesia. Read more…

Princes Launch Ginger Beer (19-Oct-2010)

Princes Soft Drinks is launching a range of traditional soft drinks under the Barraclough name which includes a ginger beer. Read more…

New Beer Launched In Alabama (17-Oct-2010)

A Belgian white beer brewed with fresh ginger has been launched in Huntsville, Alabama. Read more…

Yorkshire Ginger Drink Heads East (14-Oct-2010)

Demand from the Baltic states for a real ginger drink has boosted sales at Yorkshire-based Glendale Ginger. Read more…

Tesco Launch Alcoholic Ginger Beer (13-Oct-2010)

Tesco has added an alcoholic ginger beer to its Finest range. Read more…

Crabbie’s Launch Alcohol-Free Ginger Beer (04-Oct-2010)

Halewood International, famous for the popular Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, is to launch an alcohol-free version. Read more…

Buderim Launches Healthy Ginger Snacks (28-Sep-2010)

Australian ginger processor Buderim Ginger is launching a range of four ginger health snacks which will be available in pharmacies. Read more…

Crabbie’s Launch Nut Range (23-Sep-2010)

Halewood International, makers of the popular Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, has launched a range of Crabbie’s Nuts. Read more…

New Sore Throat Lozenge With Ginger (16-Sep-2010)

Reckitt Benckiser, maker of the UK’s leading sore throat brand, has launched Strepsils Warm, which contains ginger, to add to its range of lozenges. Read more…

Crabbie’s To Launch Mulled Ginger Wine (08-Sep-2010)

Halewood International will extend its range of drinks by launching Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine in time for Christmas. Read more…

Natural Ginger Flavour Launched (28-Aug-2010)

A 100% natural ginger flavouring has been launched by Treatt, the world-leading manufacturer of flavour ingredients. Read more…

Ginger Delays Onset of Diabetic Cataracts (24-Aug-2010)

Research from India has shown that ginger can delay the onset and slow the progression of diabetic cataracts. Read more…

Rising Ginger Prices In China (20-Aug-2010)

Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, reports on rising ginger prices in China. Read more…

Thorncroft To Launch Pink Ginger In USA (20-Aug-2010)

Thorncroft Drinks, the UK maker of natural ingredient fruit drinks, is set to launch its Pink Ginger in the USA. Read more…

Improved Half-Yearly Results From Buderim (11-Aug-2010)

Buderim Ginger has posted improved earnings in its latest half-yearly results. Read more…

Ginger Price May Fall This Autumn (11-Aug-2010)

The price of Chinese ginger may fall this September when a good harvest boosts stock levels. Read more…

Crabbie’s Join In Fringe Fun (11-Aug-2010)

Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer is launching a targeted advertising campaign to accompany this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read more…

Increase In Ginger-Flavoured Beers (08-Aug-2010)

A fascinating article about the increase in ginger-flavoured beers today and some ghastly concoctions from years gone by. Read more…

New Chocolate With Ginger Launched (27-Jul-2010)

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…

Cordial Now Has Extra Ginger (27-Jul-2010)

Pixley Berries has increased the root ginger content of its Blackcurrant & Ginger cordial by 20 per cent. Read more…

Can Ginger Ale Alleviate Flu? (22-Jul-2010)

Can drinking ginger ale help to alleviate a mild bout of the flu? Read more…

Indian Ginger Exports Soar (19-Jul-2010)

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…

Patent For Ginger Slimming Aid Withdrawn (03-Jul-2010)

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…

Ginger Beer With Breakfast? (28-Jun-2010)

Have you ever fancied an alcoholic ginger beer with your breakfast? Read more…

Ginger Can Help Prevent Stomach Upsets (27-Jun-2010)

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 (24-Jun-2010)

Further evidence of rising ginger prices has emerged following increasing demand for higher quality Indian ginger and lower quality production elsewhere. Read more…

Which Tea With Your Ginger Biscuit? (18-Jun-2010)

Tim Clifton and Simon Pope can tell you in their new biscuit and tea tasting guide. Read more…

Dry Ginger Prices Double (13-Jun-2010)

World dry ginger prices have almost doubled in the last year. Dearer cakes and biscuits could be on the way. Read more…

Crabbie’s Join In World Cup Fun (13-Jun-2010)

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…

Get Into Bikini Shape With New Ginger Soup (09-Jun-2010)

Glorious!® has created Asian Tomato Rice & Ginger for its new Skinny Soup range. Read more…

Old Jamaica Returns To Our Screens (07-Jun-2010)

This month will see Old Jamaica Ginger Beer return to UK TV screens with the launch of a new advertising campaign. Read more…

Sri Lanka To Become Self Sufficient In Ginger (07-Jun-2010)

Go Green Ltd., an agro-forestry management business, is hoping to make Sri Lanka self-sufficient in ginger by 2011. Read more…

Fungus Halves Ginger Harvest (01-Jun-2010)

A recently arrived fungus is set to devastate this year’s Australian harvest. Read more…

Ginger Beer Set To Be Summer Hit (31-May-2010)

Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer is set to become a hit this summer. Read more…

Ginger Honey To Be Launched This Summer (26-May-2010)

This summer will see the launch of a ginger manuka honey from Rowse, the UK’s leading honey company. Read more…

Canada Recalls Mrs. Dunster’s Ginger Snaps (25-May-2010)

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…

Brazilian Ginger Harvest Looking Good (22-May-2010)

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…

Ease Muscle Pain With Ginger (21-May-2010)

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…

Ginger Fuels World Cup Bid (18-May-2010)

The Dutch national football squad will be taking ginger to this year’s World Cup. Read more…

Traditional Ginger Beer Is Top Of The Pops (07-May-2010)

Traditional ginger beers, reminiscent of childhood favourites, are enjoying a renaissance. Read more…

Pineapple & Ginger Juice (06-May-2010)

Just stumbled across this pineapple and ginger juice. Looks interesting! Read more…

Wine & Ginger Ale Cocktail (03-May-2010)

This month will see the launch of a rosé wine and ginger ale cocktail. Read more…

Launch of Frank’s Ginger Beer (23-Apr-2010)

Cider of Sweden have announced the launch of Frank’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Read more…

CWF relaunch Mackies Ginger Wine (01-Apr-2010)

CWF has relaunched the popular Mackies Traditional Green Ginger Wine. Read more…

Buderim launches medicinal products (25-Mar-2010)

After years of producing ginger drinks, confectionery and condiments, Buderim Ginger is launching a range of medicinal products. Read more…

Ginger and the Delia Effect (25-Mar-2010)

Be prepared for stem ginger and ground ginger to disappear from the shelves at Waitrose. Read more…

Fentiman’s launch a new ginger beer

Fentiman’s, famous for their Traditional Ginger Beer, are launching another ginger beer next month. Read more…

Chinese demand means price increase

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…

Ginger prices set to soar in 2010

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…

New natural ginger cookie to be launched

January 2010 will see the launch of the new Triple Ginger cookie from Back To Nature. Read more…

NT launches own-brand ginger biscuit

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…

Ginger beer runner-up in beer festival

Gold Spice Ginger Beer (abv 4%) from the Keystone Brewery in Salisbury was runner-up at the 2009 Weymouth Octoberfest. Read more…

Ginger & Orange Drink Maker Bionade Sold

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 launches new Exotic Lime and Ginger Hand and Body duo

Elemis has announced its new Exotic Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Duo, the latest editions to the brand's Exotics range. Read more…

Praise for Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

The Observer Food Monthly has declared Fever-Tree Ginger Beer as one of its 50 best ever products. Read more…

Gingerbread Freedom Tower

A fascinating view of Miami's historic Freedom Tower constructed out of gingerbread.

Ginger reduces flatulence

Help to reduce your flatulence with a ginger, mint, honey and lemon concoction. Read more…

New ginger cake wins award

A new raisin ginger cake from Cariad Cakes has been highly commended at the California Raisins UK Innovation Awards. Read more…

Knorr unveils ginger puree

Knorr has unveiled a range of herb and spice purees including ginger. Read more…

Halewood launches Moscow Mule

Halewood International plans to launch its variant of the vodka, ginger beer and lime drink. Read more…

New ginger drink from IZZE

IZZE(R) Beverage Company has announced the launch of a new ginger-flavoured drink. Read more…

Plan for Jamaican ginger production

A plan will be launched to reignite Jamaican ginger production through the use of tissue culture to lower the risk of disease. Read more…

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