Organic and non-artificial sweeteners are steadily gaining popularity as ingredients in prepared foods. These include liquid sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, rice syrup, agave nectar and last but not least...coconut nectar.  Coconut nectar has a sweet, mild caramel flavor with an essence of floral, not at all coconutty.

While we are all focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relaxing its approval process for new pesticides, among 95 other environmental roll backs by the current administration. Now that the “protect” in EPA seems to have been dismantled, consumers need to protect their own health by purchasing organic foods and demanding transparency in our food supply.

 Manufacturers of organic foods and beverages use caramel ingredients to color and/or flavor foods.  Here are 12 frequently asked questions about our organic caramel ingredients.

During this COVID-19 crisis, things are changing day by day, sometimes hour by hour!  Despite the challenges, we continue to supply our customers throughout North America and Europe...

The world of chocolate has a language of its own which is often confusing for those buying chocolate/cocoa ingredients or even buying a chocolate bar. Here’s a quick rundown of chocolate/cocoa terms that you’ll see on labels and product specifications and what they mean.

Organic ginger juice has become a popular ingredient with craft beverage makers as it adds an intense spicy flavor profile to a variety of beverages.  Read about our journey to Peru to source the freshest organic ginger juice for beverages and other flavorful applications.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently launched Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions, an industry-wide program aimed at strengthening the integrity of the organic supply chain. The program requires training, organic fraud vulnerability assessments and the development of organic fraud prevention plans.

On December 21, 2018 the USDA released the disclosure standards for GMO food labeling. It was not a happy day for those of us who want transparency in our food supply and full disclosure of genetically modified ingredients.

Finding new and interesting ingredients that meet gluten-free and organic requirements can be tough for food developers.Organic green banana flour is a novel and healthy option for gluten-free and wheat-free foods. Green banana flour is one of the best natural sources of resistant starch (over 40%).

We are delighted to share that we have several new organic coconut ingredients including coconut flour and coconut milk and water powders. Here is some information on our new coconut items.