On May 25th 2016, the FDA issued final guidance on the ingredient known as evaporated cane juice (ECJ). This new guidance calls the term “false and misleading” and advises manufacturers to use “sugar” on labels instead. But what is ECJ? Is it the same as white sugar or something different altogether...

With media attention and lawsuits over child and slave labor in West Africa, consumers are looking for ethical chocolate options. Don’t lose your most conscious consumers by using chocolate ingredients with uncertain sourcing! When transparency and authenticity are key in reaching and keeping new customers, a strong sourcing story could mean the difference between your brand and a competitor’s...

Increasingly, as scientific research shows the benefits of organic food and farming, market studies find a rising demand for organic products. Coincidence? We think not. Surveys show that consumers want more information about their food – they're looking for your sustainability story and what better time to share your story than Earth Day?

Use of the word “organic" is regulated in the United States and is backed by federal standards so product labeling is strictly controlled. The word cannot appear on packaging without certification according to requirements set up by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) and monitored by the National Organic Program (NOP). Once certified, there are four different categories of organic products that can be marketed to consumers...

According to Mintel, sales of coconut water beverages quintupled between 2008 and 2012 and it doesn’t stop there. The coconut craze extends across product categories from bars to desserts to dairy alternatives. Luckily, coconut is available in many forms to fit nearly every product application. Here’s a little “coconut 101” describing each of the organic coconut ingredients we supply; one might be the next best thing for your product formulation...

Valentine’s Day is a time when thoughts turn to love… and chocolate. So we’re going to sweeten your day by answering some of your most frequently asked chocolate questions. Read on to find out about soy lecithin, chocolate storage and chocolate bloom...

No doubt you have heard about GMO labeling in the news recently. Sales of non-GMO products are growing faster than other label claims, including certified organic, yet consumers are confused about what many of these claims mean. We’ve created the following chart to show some of the key differences between organic and non-GMO...

In 2014 our chocolate supply partner, Agostoni, invited us to the Dominican Republic. Footage and photos from that trip were used to create this video showing what "equal partners" means for us...

We recently dialed up Loren Morr, Global Organics’ fruit and veggie juice and puree expert, who has over 30 years experience in the organic and natural foods industry and posed some questions on trends and purchasing tips for organic fruit and vegetable ingredients...

We’re happy to announce the availability of Fair for Life organic sugar from our cane sugar supplier, the Native Green Cane Project. According to Mintel, 63% of U.S. adults agree that ethical issues are becoming more important and 58% agree that buying ethically produced products makes them feel good...