Here's the thing: there are multiple types (or grades) of coconut oil, and they each will taste and function very differently. It is extremely important to choose the right grade of coconut oil to be able to meet both your product's functionality and attributes needs.  Which kind of coconut oil should I choose ..read more

These are the questions that, as a buyer, you should be asking yourself as you are evaluating new vendors for bulk ingredient supply.  You may be sourcing oils or you may be sourcing something else; this analysis process should look pretty similar across the board.  Let's dig in ..read more

This is an all-too-real situation that happens to lots food manufacturers using bulk olive oil. Any manufacturer that has a cool warehouse in the winter or is located in the northern half of the US can expect to have this happen at some point!  The best thing you can do?  Prepare and know your options ..read more

Cost may be your primary concern as you start your search process, but it’s vital that you weigh the other important factors. You will need to chose packaging that has a strong visual appeal and fits well with your marketing and branding. Of course, it’s also important that your packaging protects your products during transport, storage and delivery throughout the supply chain. That way, the final product your customer picks off the store shelf looks just like it did when it came off your production line ..read more

We love to train both staff and customers on the proper way of tasting.  Here is a quick run down of how to do it like the professionals ..read more

Respect olive oil's proper storage conditions, and you will enjoy it -- in its freshest form -- for as long as possible. You have to plan what you’re going to do with it you buy -- in particular if you are a manufacturer, because there's more oil (and money) at stake. But manufacturer or home chef aside, the same still applies.  ..read more

The short answer is, yes, you can replace vegetable oil with a number of different options, including canola oil. Hmm… I wonder if I could use something healthier in place of this? ” As an avid baker, I run into this question a lot. [Spoiler alert: I no longer even keep "vegetable oil" in my house, so you can see where this discussion is going ..read more

The answer really depends on the type of oil and the fruit or seed used to produce it, and requires that we dive a little deeper. that different than regular canola oil ..read more

The answer really depends on the type of oil and the fruit or seed used to produce it, and requires that we dive a little deeper. that different than regular canola oil ..read more

Cost is a primary concern for most purchasing managers, but the packaging material you choose should also be well-suited for protecting products during transportation, storage and delivery. Visual appeal and branding are important considerations as well, especially in sectors with very high competition ..read more