Why Tamarind Is McCormick’s Spice of the Year
Manufacturers looking for a versatile ingredient with exceptional consumer awareness have found the next big thing. Known for its unique, tangy flavor, Tamarind has been a staple of cultural dishes in Africa, Asia and South America for centuries. The number of retail tamarind products has increased over the past several years, reaching new audiences as…
Chemical Grades, Explained
International chemistry relies on a universal understanding of quality, quantities and usages. Groups like the American Chemical Society (ACS) have invested considerable time and energy over several decades to establish standardized chemical grades. Behind the acronyms and definitions lies important categorization that positions laboratory professionals and chemical industry leaders to make exceptional products and informed…
The Rise of Plant-Based Proteins
Over the past decade, plant-based protein foods, powders, and beverages have enjoyed a stunning rise in consumer preference. The segment’s growth was first accelerated by a pandemic-era focus on health and then cemented by sustained inflationary pricing pressures in the meat and poultry segment. Today, alternative protein sources are quickly becoming fixtures in consumers’ homes…
Food Regulations in Europe vs. the US
US and European food standards are more aligned than most consumers believe. Each respective regulatory body prioritizes human health, safe and responsible ingredient sourcing, and provides valuable guidance to empower smart manufacturing standards. In other words, these two markets have much more in common than in contrast – and that’s excellent news for suppliers, manufacturers,…
Food Gums: Everything You Need to Know
Peek at the ingredients label on your favorite salad dressing, non-dairy milk and myriad other packaged food and beverage products. There’s a good chance you’ll find gum additives. Food engineers rely on different types of gums to create delicious, stable, and safe consumer products. Even if you’re just noticing the prevalence of gum ingredients in…
2024 International Production and Processing Expo
IPPE 2024 is an exceptional opportunity to connect with more than 30,000 expo visitors from more than 100 countries. Every year, IPPE in Atlanta serves as a vital source of connection and education, drawing some of the brightest minds in the meat and poultry industry. We relish the chance to learn, connect and lend our…
Fragrance Applications in Everyday Life
Countless consumer goods that Americans use daily feature fragrance ingredients. We rely on fragrance ingredients to enhance products that play an integral role in our lives, from cosmetics to cleaning supplies. As distributors, we help our manufacturing partners source the highest quality ingredients to put the best possible product in the hands of consumers. How…
How Fragrances Are Made: A Century of Innovation
Fragrance chemistry has a long history of technical innovation that has shaped industrial processes, consumer habits, and social standards around the globe. The fundamentals of fragrance chemistry have been scaled to create natural and synthetic fragrances to meet specific product functions in entirely new ways. Understanding Fragrance Chemistry The basic components of any fragrance remain…
Commodity vs. Specialty: What’s the Difference?
Commoditized products are the base input components in nearly every finished consumer and industrial good. While some variables exist between industries, commodities are the raw materials used to create everything from Coca-Cola to antifreeze. Specialty components are also integral to production but aren’t quite the same as a commodity. The difference? Here’s a refresher from…
Probiotic Supplementation: The Right Strain Matters
Food and beverage manufacturers aren’t phased by fast-changing consumer demand. Over the past five years, the functional foods category has grown substantially faster than the broader market. One of the key drivers of the segment has been probiotics – and that trend is expected to accelerate. As the marketplace gets increasingly competitive, manufacturers are putting…
At Tilley, we do more than provide high-quality ingredients for world-class manufacturers. Our customers rely on us to keep their plants running in times of unpredictable demand. We continuously strive to be experts in the markets we serve, so we can be the trusted and reliable partner to our suppliers and customers.