In order for Gillco to be successful, it’s crucial that all departments stay connected and work together, with the main goal being to deliver the highest quality ingredients and service to our customers. Gillco’s Sales Coordinator, Marley Lively, plays a key role in facilitating interdepartmental communication to ensure that our sales team is delivering information […]
What is Trehalose?
In 1832, trehalose was discovered in nature in sources such as mushrooms, baker’s yeast, shellfish and honey. It wasn’t able to be mass produced until much later, when there were advances in food technology. At Gillco, we partner with Nagase to source their line of TREHA® trehalose. Nagase brings over 180 years of experience producing […]
SUPER BOWL READY – OUR FAVORITE DIP RECIPES
Let’s be honest, the best part about the Super Bowl is definitely…the food. Hands down, one of the best days to sit back, relax, and over-indulge. We’re sharing our favorite chip and dip recipes to get you ready before the big game! Spinach-Yogurt Dip with Sizzled Mint INGREDIENTS •1 cup walnuts •8 ounces baby spinach […]
SPOTLIGHT: NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, KIE WILCOX
At Gillco Ingredients, our Account Managers work hard to become product specialists so they can be a technical resource for their prospects and customers. After eight years with Gillco Ingredients, Kie Wilcox, who was just recently promoted to National Account Manager, remains a student of the business. VP of Sales & Marketing, Shelley Becht, touches […]
GILLCO’S 2020 EVENT SCHEDULE
If you’re heading to any one of these 22 events on our 2020 schedule, we’d love for you to stop by and say hi to the Gillco Ingredients team! 2020 Event Schedule Thursday, February 6th, 2020 – Southeastern IFT Stone Mountain, Georgia *Gillco Representative: Kaden Groseclose Monday, February 24th, 2020 – Oregon IFT DoubleTree at […]
Top 2020 Food Trends
With the start of a new year (and a new decade – whoa!) comes the new trends in the food and beverage industry. At Gillco, we love being in the know so we’re able to share our insights and ensure our ingredient needs are continuously meeting the demands of our customers. Some of these trends […]
5 COCKTAILS TO HELP YOU GET FESTIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
This time of year means lots of holiday gatherings with just about everyone – friends, family, coworkers, you name it. If you’re hosting any of these gatherings, it’s always a fun touch to get festive by offering up a signature cocktail with a holiday spin. You can find holiday cocktail recipes for just about anyone […]
WHAT IS ERYTHRITOL?
Chances are, you’ve probably seen the ingredient Erythritol on your food or beverage label, but you don’t know exactly what it is. Or maybe even how to pronounce it. ur·i·thruh·taal Now that we know how to say it, let’s talk about what it is exactly. We’ve written about Erythritol and a few more of our […]
MEET GILLCO’S FOOD TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, LINDSAY TON
One aspect that we pride ourselves on at Gillco is our ability to answer technical questions for our customers. Whether the question is about the functionality of an ingredient or which usage levels make sense for the end application, we want to ensure we’re finding the right solution. When our customers need support as they […]
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
The countdown is on – 12 days until one of the best holidays of the year! I don’t know about you, but with all of the amazing cooks in my family, I feel the pressure to put my best foot forward and make something that turns out delicious (hopefully!). You can’t go wrong with the […]