UK Curry Scene in association with Material from The Curry House may not be used elsewhere without the permission of the copyright owner. The Ethnic Food 98 trade show held at the NEC Birmingham on 14th-16th June provided the answer. They are all varieties of chilli grown in India. The stands are as varied as the produce they display. The main cuisines featured are Indian and Chinese but food from the Caribbean, America and the Far East complete the picture of ethnic food sales in this country.
Trade shows are fascinating events.
Unlike a consumer show, where at least the goods on show are familiar, trade show gets behind the scenes. When you go out for a curry at a restaurant it's not the first thing on your mind to wonder how everything came together to make your meal. But, if you are curious, the trade show provides the answer. Oh, and breweries as well. I learnt this from Mr Enam Ali who is Chairman of the Guild of Bangladeshi Restaurateurs.