We’re excited to announce the arrival of a new product, now offering Virgin Organic Kukui Nut oil! The kukui nut, or candlenut, is a drupe from the flowering tree Aleurites moluccanus. It’s natively found in abundance among Polynesia, Hawaii, South Asia, and China. The kukui is said to be a symbol of peace, protection, and…
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NEW: Guar Gum Powder
Our latest product addition, a widespread ingredient in food and beverage manufacturing, is the versatile raw material, Guar Gum Powder! Many of our readers probably already recognize the name simply from reading ingredient labels on various storebought foods but may not know exactly what this well-loved product is. Guar Gum Powder is a fine white…
Celebrating Organics in September
September is National Organic Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness surrounding organic foods, farming, and production! The organic movement began in the early 1900s as a direct response to the modernization and growth of industrial agriculture, primarily toward synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and use of pesticides. By the 1970s, the organic movement became a global…
Small Business Spotlight: Feisty Ferdy
For our September showcase, we’d like to shine our Small Business Spotlight on Feisty Ferdy, a skincare formulator with a focus on organic and natural ingredients. Based in Vancouver, Feisty Ferdy has been in business for just over four years. They believe what you put on your skin is equally as important as what you…
NEW Product: Propylene Glycol – USP
Our latest addition to our product portfolio is an essential ingredient for several formulations: Propylene Glycol – USP! As an odorless, colorless, and tasteless liquid, Propylene Glycol – USP is a synthetic fluid largely used across a variety of industries. With an abundance of versatile properties, propylene glycol performs as a solvent to dissolve substances. …
NEW: High Lignan Virgin Organic Flax Seed Oil
Our latest addition of flax oil is comprised of cold-pressed flax seed oil and partially defatted flax seed powder, carrying a yellow hue with a mild yet characteristic nutty aroma and flavor profile. This organic certified flax seed oil is especially high in lignans, a plant-based polyphenol sought after for specific diets and nutritional supplements….
NEW: Australian Sandalwood Oil
The Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is a tree native to the semi-arid areas in Western and Southern Australia. The Aboriginal Australians have used this aromatic tree for food, medicine, and smoking ceremonies for thousands of years. The wood of the tree is especially important in our industry for the production of our latest essential steam-distilled…
NEW: Tung Oil
On the hunt for an oil to apply a strong, lasting finish to your latest creation? You’re in luck because we’ve added Tung Oil to our product catalog! This fast-drying liquid is a highly preferred oil for sealing raw materials to protect from potentially harmful elements. Tung oil has been used for thousands of years…
New Product: Conventional Extra Virgin Avocado Oil
We’ve been a long-time importer and distributor of raw Extra Virgin Avocado Oil, up until just recently offer as Organic Certified. If you are looking for a more favorable price point and do not require organic certification, you’re in luck with our latest addition of a conventional option! Avocados are a much-loved fruit packed…
Highlights from the 2023 Annual HSCG Conference
The Annual HSCG Conference was a wonderful experience and great success last week, held in Kansas City, MO, with this year being our first time exhibiting since before COVID, and boy, are we glad to be back! With 258 attendees this year, we were honored to meet both new and existing customers and further strengthen…
NEW: Refined Macadamia Nut Oil
Looking to capture the benefits of our Virgin Macadamia Nut Oil without a strong characteristic flavor and aroma? Look no further than our latest addition, Refined Macadamia Nut Oil! Expeller pressed from the fruit of the Macadamia tree, this refined oil is a light yellow liquid with a mild characteristic nutty aroma. The macadamia nut,…
Sun Awareness Week: Are You Prepared for the Summer?
Things are heating up in the Northern Hemisphere! Summer is almost here as the earth’s Northern axis is rotating towards the sun, increasing its strength and time in the sky. Excessive exposure to the sun can wreak havoc on the skin, not only in its appearance but in the cells below the surface. The British…