Cross-border Deals & Partnershipsby Pratik Bajoria

Sectors · Spices & Agri-food

Spices & agri-food, to specification.

From whole and ground spices to blends and processed or organic foods, buyers need consistent quality that meets their market’s food-safety rules. I introduce importers to exporters who can document it.

Buyers and partnersNeeds · Help

What buyers usually need, and where I help.

What buyers usually need

  • Consistent specifications: grade, moisture, colour, purity and cleanliness
  • Compliance with destination food-safety rules, including pesticide-residue limits
  • Recognised certifications where required (for example organic certification or ISO 22000 food-safety management)
  • Lab reports or certificates of analysis per lot, and traceability
  • Packaging, labelling and private-label options; dependable lead times

What I help with

  • Introducing exporters with the registrations and certifications your market expects
  • Making sure samples and lab reports are part of the first conversation
  • Matching volumes, minimum order quantities and seasonality
  • Checking export history to comparable markets
  • Keeping both sides aligned on specification before bulk orders
Your first noteChecklist

What to include.

If you’re buying

  • Products, grades and specifications
  • Volumes, frequency and target price, if any
  • Destination market and the certifications you need

If you’re supplying from India

  • Product range and processing capabilities
  • IEC, export registrations and certifications
  • Capacity, lead times and current markets

Related: Source from India · Manufacturers & exporters · How we vet partners

Start a conversation · I reply personally

A few lines is enough to start.

Tell me what you need or what you can supply. I reply personally, and nothing is shared with anyone else until you are comfortable and an agreement is in place.