Spices, Sugar and Condiment Market News for January 2012

Hops Production Inches Lower

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/12 - SNS -- Hops production for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 2011 totaled 64.8 million pounds, down 1% from the 2010 crop of 65.5 million pounds, according to the USDA's final production estimate for 2011 crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Maple Syrup Crop to Jump

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/12 - SNS -- The preliminary 2011 United States maple syrup production estimate is 2.79 million gallons, up 43% from last year, according to the USDA's final production estimate for 2011 crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Mint Oil Output Improves

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/12 - SNS -- There was a general increase in the amount of mint oil produced in the United States last year, according to the USDA's final production estimate for 2011 crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here

Hawaii Grew Less Coffee

WASHINGTON - Jan 12/12 - SNS -- Hawaii coffee production is estimated at 8.30 million pounds (parchment basis) for the 2011-2012 season, down 6% from the previous season, according to the USDA's final production estimate for 2011 crops. . . . Continue or visitors click here