It’s the most, wonderful time of the year. The weather is brisk, the leaves are colorful and it’s the season of delicious desserts. I don’t know about you, but to me, it doesn’t get much better than the smell of fall desserts filling the house. Whether you’re looking for Thanksgiving baking inspiration or are just […]
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Gillco Ingredients enters distribution agreement with Corbion
San Marcos, CA – Gillco Ingredients and Corbion (Lenexa, KS) have entered into a distribution agreement. Gillco will focus on distributing the Opti.Form®, Purac®, PuraQ®, Purasal® and Verdad® product lines to meat and plant-based meat industries. “With foodborne illness being a top consumer concern, Corbion should be the name behind every meat company. They’ve created […]
Our Source for Organic Cane Sugar: Big Country Foods
In today’s world of low to no sugar trends, the word sugar can sometimes be taboo. We source both the real thing (organic cane sugar) and sweetener alternatives (functional sweeteners like erythritol, xylitol, stevia, etc). Both work as fantastic options if you’re looking to sweeten your product. What some may not know is that organic […]
5 WAYS TO REDUCE SUGAR WITH SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
Food and beverage companies nationwide are making a big effort to decrease sugar content in their product lines. Research shows one of the main reasons consumers are decreasing their sugar intake is to avoid negative effects on their health. This doesn’t, however, mean consumers are avoiding sweet treats all together. They still want to indulge […]
What is Kombucha and How Is It Made?
By this point, you’ve probably heard of kombucha. Maybe you’ve seen it in your local grocery store. Maybe you’ve tried it. Maybe you’re hooked and drink it every week (guilty!). The reality is, the kombucha industry is on the rise and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. You’ve likely seen brands like GT’s, Rowdy Mermaid, […]
GILLCO INGREDIENTS INTRODUCES CARGILL’S NEWEST COCOA POWDER
Our cocoa powder supplier and manufacturing partner, Cargill, has added another organic cocoa powder to their portfolio! Gerken’s® Organic Red Cocoa powder is full-bodied and works great in a variety of foods and beverages such as protein drinks, chocolate milk, ice cream, and nutrition bars. Gerkens® brand cocoa powders are known for their consistency in […]
GILLCO’S ORGANIC SUGAR SUPPLIER, BIG COUNTRY FOODS, LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Big Country Foods, a supplier of organic and minimally processed ingredients, is proud to announce the launch of their new website, www.bigcountryfoods.com. In a very unique approach to website design, the Big Country team focused on exploring the stories behind the ingredients and the sustainable nature of how they are grown and processed. “We believe […]
MORE INGREDIENTS: GILLCO & CARGILL EXPAND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
San Marcos, CA – Gillco Ingredients and Cargill’s Food Ingredients & Bioindustrial business in the United States have entered into a distribution agreement, the two companies reported. Gillco, already a primary nationwide distributor for Cargill’s chocolate, cocoa, chicory root fiber, erythritol, isomalt, trehalose, and stevia products, will now have access to a broader portfolio of […]