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Why Fruit Ingredient Prices Change From One Season to the Next
Fruit ingredient prices can look surprisingly different from one season to the next. A juice, puree, or concentrate that was readily available last year may suddenly cost more, require a longer lead time, or become difficult to source altogether. Unlike many...
8 Smart Ways to Compare Fruit Ingredient Quotes Beyond Price
When manufacturers compare fruit ingredient quotes, price per pound is usually the first number they review. It is important, but it rarely tells the full story. Two products with similar descriptions can vary in concentration, yield, packaging, freight, storage...
10 Essential Details on a Fruit Ingredient Specification Sheet
A fruit ingredient specification sheet can contain a lot of information in a relatively small amount of space. Depending on the product, it may include details about ingredients, Brix, pH, acidity, color, flavor, microbiological limits, packaging, storage, shelf life,...
10 Helpful Details to Include in a Fruit Ingredient Request
A request for “mango puree” may sound straightforward, but there can be dozens of products that fit that general description. Is the customer looking for single-strength or concentrated puree? Conventional or organic? Aseptic or frozen? Do they need one pail for an...
7 Smart Ways to Plan for Imported Fruit Ingredient Lead Times
Sourcing an imported fruit ingredient can involve considerably more planning than purchasing a product that is already sitting in a domestic warehouse. Even when fruit is available at origin, the finished ingredient may still need to be produced, tested, released,...
We’re Hiring: Technical Ingredient Specialist
Encore Fruit Marketing is growing, and we’re looking for a Technical Ingredient Specialist to join our team. We work with food and beverage manufacturers to source processed fruit and vegetable ingredients from around the world. Our role often goes beyond simply...
From Viral to Volatile: How Trendy Ingredients Impact the Supply Chain
Food and beverage trends move fast. A single product launch, menu feature, or viral moment can push an ingredient into the spotlight almost overnight. Demand spikes, formulations follow, and procurement teams scramble to secure supply. Trends move quickly. Agriculture...
Fall Fruit Ingredients: Seasonal Inspiration for Product Developers
Celebrating the Season of Innovation Every autumn, manufacturers turn to fall fruit ingredients to spark creativity and seasonal appeal. As the weather cools and the holidays approach, R&D teams get to work — crafting everything from spiced beverages to...
How Manufacturers Are Using Ube in Frozen Desserts and Bakery Launches
The purple ingredient inspiring the next wave of innovation Ube - the vibrant purple yam beloved across Southeast Asia - continues to make waves in North American food innovation. Known for its naturally bold hue and distinct nutty-sweet flavor, ube has moved beyond...