One of the only fruits that believe it or not bites back, is the pineapple!  Native to South America, this delicious fruit was mass-commercialized in the 19th century and now millions of tons of Ananas comosus are produced every year.  Its primarily harvested for its flesh and juice in culinary applications with the leaves being…

September doesn’t just bring cooler temperatures and fall foliage: it’s also Organic Month! This annual month-long celebration raises awareness and highlights the advantages of choosing organic products. Jedwards International is a proud supplier of a wide selection of USDA organic certified plant-based oils, oleochemicals, coffee, chocolate, and sweeteners. What makes a product organic? It must…

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in a variety of plants. While it is most commonly found in fruits and vegetables, our latest variety is sourced from the birch tree! Jedwards is now offering two new xylitol products extracted from birch bark: Organic Birch Derived Xylitol and Non-GMO Birch Derived Xylitol! These two…

Jedwards is proud to supply a wide variety of body care soaps and bases from Stephenson Personal Care. They’re an innovative manufacturer always up with the latest trends and formulating new bases such as our latest addition, Syndopour Shampoo RSPO MB! If you keep a close eye on our catalog, Syndopour is likely a name…

Sorbitol was recently added to our growing sweetener line, though it has been around for quite some time as a sugar substitute.  It was first isolated in the late nineteenth century and became more popular in the mid-twentieth century. While you might be more familiar with the names of alternative sweeteners like xylitol or sucralose,…