It’s undeniable there is a rise in plant-based eating. Now, more than ever before, consumers are looking to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets. Don’t confuse plant-based eating as a trend either. More and more it’s proving to be a way of life. Consumers are demanding nutritious products that not only taste good […]
How Global Cuisine Impacts Our Taste Buds Just when you thought you had tasted it all, something new hits the market. As flavors are ever-evolving and new trends are set by chefs around the globe, our palates expand further. The food industry is constantly changing, and exciting flavors and spices found in international fare are […]
Flavor is ever-evolving. New trends are constantly being set by master chefs around the globe. Exciting blends of spicy and tangy, creative ways to make a dish healthy and delicious, and finding less sweet alternatives are all shaking up the future of food trends. What are some of the ethnic cuisines creating a buzz in […]
We’ve been getting more orders than ever before for our range of dehydrated powders, including: Dehydrated beet powder Dehydrated pumpkin powder Dehydrated spinach powder Dehydrated tomato powder Adding a scoop of these powders to you snack bar, cereal, crackers, or soup will not only enhance the color and flavor, but boost the nutritional content — […]
Katie is developing a revolutionary cracker for her trailblazing natural food company. She’s seeking a premium quality blend of dehydrated vegetables to use as seasoning, but during her quest to find the supreme dehydrated vegetable blend, Katie faces the following challenges: Her supplier doesn’t offer a blend in the ratio she needs It’s expensive and […]
Imagine you just placed a big order with a supplier. Getting the order in on time is important because you are launching a new product. You call your customer service rep and no one gets back to you. You leave messages. You call on Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon, and Friday afternoon: Still, no answer. You […]
February is a month where hearts, love, and celebrations dominate the mindset of most Americans. With hearts on the mind, you can raise awareness for heart disease — the leading cause of death in America for men and women. (Centers for Disease Control) Year round is the perfect time to celebrate eating natural foods and […]
What happens when you mix jalapeno and brown sugar? “Delicious.” Jalapeno and soy milk? “Excuse me, yum.” Jalapeno and cranberries and cream cheese? “Are you freaking kidding me? It’s out of this world.” And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what the industry is calling: Sweet Heat. The Sweet Heat Trend By no means is […]
Almost every year, we get a panicky email from someone describing what we’ve come to know in the industry as “mango madness.” This is your friendly reminder: Our main harvest season is coming up and we only have one main mango harvest each year. If you know you need mango, schedule your booking. We are […]
The Bulk Section Has Many Advantages, Including True NO SO2TM Dried Fruit There is a built in benefit for stores offering bulk options to their customers. When food is bought in bulk, without the cost of packaging, there is a price break for the store, which enables the store to offer lower prices to their […]
How this Resistant Starch will transform the Gluten-Free Market Organic green banana flour, made from unripe fruit that is dried and milled, is one of the newest products to hit the western market. The product has high levels of resistant starch, which helps people who eat it feel full faster and is quickly becoming popular […]
FALL IS A BUSY TIME AT SEAWIND FOODS In our fall crop report, we’ll look at the current market for bell peppers and tomatoes, make a brief assessment of how familiar foods affects consumer buying behavior, and look at the conditions within various regions of the globe that Seawind Foods utilizes as raw material points. […]
Spicy meets Sweet in a Whole New Way As we are coming towards the end of 2017 and entering 2018, we need to think about food trends. Culinary professionals are testing new and different spice combinations and consumers are getting more creative and adventurous with their food choices. Whether it is a foodie adventuring into […]
Inca Berries go by many names. Whether it is based on where the berries come from, their size, or look, here are a few of their various names… Golden Berry Cape Gooseberry Aquaymanto Giant Ground Cherry Peruvian Cherry Pichuberry Physalis Poha But really, Inca Berries are not actually berries at all. They are a […]
Seawind Foods’ Bananas are better than your average bananas. Since 1987, Seawind Foods has developed a reputation for being the best in the dehydrated food ingredient industry. Through the years, we have created strong direct relationships with our growers and carefully selected supply partners from around the globe. With our headquarters in San Clemente, […]
Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Everywhere Each year, there is a countdown to the first day of fall in anticipation of Starbucks releasing their Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Thereafter, pumpkin spiced everything will be everywhere. How will your company decide to compete during this fall season? With only a month left until September, the time is […]
What to Know About the Biggest Food Trend Of 2017 Jackfruit has been taking 2017 by storm. This versatile fruit is being used in many different types of food products. Because Jackfruit is so versatile, it has become an in-demand product amongst consumers, both vegan and omnivores alike. Interesting Facts about Jackfruit Grows in […]
