We’re pretty lucky that we have access to lots of chocolate and cocoa samples here at the office from our manufacturing partner, Cargill. We have a sample inventory so that our customers can test those samples in their product formulas during the research and development process. It’s also important for us to know what our […]
Sugar-Free Desserts Using Xylitol
We’ve talked about what Xylitol is in a past blog post, but here’s a quick recap: • Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants – our Xylitol is derived from birch trees grown in the USA • Xylitol is just as sweet as table sugar (sucrose), but it has about […]
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
We’ve all been in a situation that requires help from a Customer Service Representative. Whether you’re eager to receive that new coffee maker you ordered and want to know when it will deliver, or the picture frame you bought from Amazon was broken when you opened the box – there are various situations that require […]
10 DELICIOUS FALL SOUP RECIPES
It’s hard to believe, but it’s officially FALL! And with fall comes a new season of food, which might be the best part. Fall vegetables make for amazing side dishes but can also be the star of the show in a soup or a stew. On a brisk fall evening, there’s nothing better than the […]
TRADESHOW & IFT EVENT SCHEDULE – COME MEET GILLCO!
One of the best parts of our job is connecting with our customers as well as companies working on new and innovative food and beverage products. We love having conversations, learning about what they need and finding the solutions that will ultimately create the highest quality end-application. Tradeshows such as Expo West and SupplySide West […]
THE 5 BEST PLANT-BASED PROTEIN BARS
Last year alone, plant-based food sales increased 20%, totaling in $3.3 billion. Yes, that’s BILLION with a B. This trend has infiltrated various different end applications in categories such as beverage, snack, dairy and more. As a wholesale ingredients distributor, we adapt to market trends to ensure our ingredients portfolio meets the needs of the […]
HOW CAN YOU EXTEND SHELF-LIFE FOR YOUR CLEAN LABEL PRODUCTS?
Ensuring that food is safe and remains fresh throughout its targeted shelf life is an ongoing challenge in the food industry. There are a wide range of chemical preservatives that extend shelf-life, however in today’s world of clean label products, food manufacturers in this space are drawn towards food safety ingredients that meet clean label […]
LABEL-FRIENDLY STARCH OFFERINGS
I don’t know about you, but before working in the food and beverage industry, I wasn’t sure the role that starch played in the products I was consuming. I knew potatoes were a starchy vegetable, but that’s about it. Come to find out, starch can come from a range of raw materials and has substantial […]
DuPont N&B wins the 2º position at Food ingredients Innovation Awards with Danisco® VEGE Cultures
A Portfolio specially designed for the plant-based fermented products market attracts consumers looking for healthier products São Paulo, SP, 21 August 2019 – DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences was on the second position of Food Ingredients Innovation Awards in the “Most Innovative Ingredient of The Year” category, with Danisco® VEGE Cultures line. The product line was […]
5 DELICIOUS CARAMEL RECIPES
Have you ever met a caramel dessert you didn’t like? We know we haven’t! At Gillco, we’ve been lucky enough to taste test the caramel that we source to our customers and we’ve found some of our favorite recipes along the way. WHY MERCKENS AND PETER’S? Merckens and Peter’s are two brands of chocolate and […]