Market Reports
28 articlesWhat's happening at chilli markets, festivals, and the wider hot sauce industry.
28 articles in Market Reports
Clear filter
4 min
Carolina Reaper Oil Infusion
Reaper-infused oil for the heat-obsessed. Use sparingly — a single drop transforms a dish.
Recipes
04 Mar 2026
6 min
A Brief History of Chillies: From the Andes to Every Kitchen
Chillies were domesticated 6,000 years ago in South America. Here's how they conquered world cuisine in under 500 years.
Chilli Encyclopedia
27 Feb 2026
6 min
The Science of Spice: Why Chillies Burn and Why We Love It
Capsaicin doesn't actually burn you — it just convinces your nervous system that it does. The science of why chilli heat hurts so good.
Chilli Encyclopedia
17 Feb 2026
6 min
Chilli Varieties Explained: Capsicum annuum vs chinense vs frutescens
Not all chillies are the same species. Understanding the three main Capsicum species tells you a lot about heat, flavour, and growing behaviour.
Chilli Encyclopedia
07 Feb 2026