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  • Global Organics’ In-House Sensory Panel: Enhancing Product Quality and Consumer Satisfaction

    Global Organics’ In-House Sensory Panel: Enhancing Product Quality and Consumer Satisfaction

    Many people have heard of sommeliers, or wine experts, but have you heard of sensory scientists? Global Organics has a team of trained panelists who conduct sensory evaluations on products such as dark, white, and milk chocolates. Our team’s knowledge of chocolate is extensive and our sensory program is one way we can become your organic chocolate experts. So yes, part of our job is to eat chocolate!

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  • The Sweet Symphony of Sustainability: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Coconut Sugar in Indonesia

    The Sweet Symphony of Sustainability: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Coconut Sugar in Indonesia

    In the heart of Indonesia, where the tropical breeze carries whispers of tradition and the fertile lands of Java cradle a sweet secret, there exists a cultural legacy known as coconut sugar. Referred to as “gula kelapa” in the local tongue, this granulated sweetener has a history dating back to the 17th century and has woven itself into the culinary and cultural heritage of the Indonesian people. Join us on a journey as we delve into the intricate tapestry of coconut sugar, exploring its cultivation, the traditions it encompasses, and the sustainability challenges it faces.

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  • Taking the Guilt out of Guilty Pleasures

    Taking the Guilt out of Guilty Pleasures

    Food & Beverage Insider

    Consumers' competing desire for wellness and indulgence has led to innovation throughout the snacks and sweets categories. In this article with Food & Beverage Insider, Paul Whitman, fruit and vegetable category manager, shares smart ingredient swaps, highlighting our organic coconut sugar and organic banana paste. Sugar Category Manager, Andrew Martino, also notes the rise of Regenerative Organic Agriculture in the snacks and sweets industry with a spotlight on our newly Regenerative Organic Certified cane sugar.

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  • Sweetly Subtle: New Sweetening Tools and Techniques Help Maintain Sweetness, Flavor and Functionality while also Reducing Sugar

    Sweetly Subtle: New Sweetening Tools and Techniques Help Maintain Sweetness, Flavor and Functionality while also Reducing Sugar

    Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

    While most consumers are still seeking sweets, they are more mindful about the amount of sugar and carbs in their diet. In this article from Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Paul Whitman, category manager for fruits and vegetables and Alex Puglia, business development manager, highlight the benefits of using organic coconut sugar and organic agave inulin powder product formulations.

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  • Natural Sweeteners Offer Superior taste, sugar reduction

    Natural Sweeteners Offer Superior taste, sugar reduction

    Food and Beverage Insider

    As we head into the New Year, consumers are seeking better-for-you ingredients, cutting back on sugar and artificial sugar substitutes. In this Food & Beverage Insider article, Paul Whitman, fruit and vegetable specialties category manager, highlights the benefits of using all-natural, organic sweeteners to meet clean label standards without sacrificing taste or texture.

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  • Sustainable Coconut - Let's Count the Ways

    Organic Coconut Ingredients Like today’s conscious consumers, our coconut supply partners believe in protecting the environment, supporting farmers and giving back to their communities. In celebration of sunny weather and cool coconut concoctions, we’re counting the ways the coconut we source matches up with current sustainability trends...

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  • Coconut Ingredients: Quick Reference Guide

    According to Mintel, sales of coconut water beverages quintupled between 2008 and 2012 and it doesn’t stop there. The coconut craze extends across product categories from bars to desserts to dairy alternatives. Luckily, coconut is available in many forms to fit nearly every product application. Here’s a little “coconut 101” describing each of the organic coconut ingredients we supply; one might be the next best thing for your product formulation...

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