At Jedwards International, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, offering quality material and competitive pricing. We have qualified sales staff manning the phones Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Eastern time to field the myriad of questions that come our way.
In the 1380’s while writing the Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer coined the phrase, “Busy as a bee.” This ancient comparison of women to bees is fairly apt, as every single worker honey bee that gathers nectar and pollen from flowers is female. The activity surrounding a bee’s daily tasks seems exhausting, but their determination, day…
I’m sure we’ve all been accused of using the idiom “oil and water don’t mix.” While cliché, this theory does have an element of truth, as oil and water have been proven to be immiscible. Any time the force of attraction between molecules of the same liquid is greater than the force of attraction between…
Considered the oldest known cultivated tree in the world, Olea europaea, or the olive tree, could be found throughout the Mediterranean basin over 6000 years ago, before written language was invented. The appearance of olives throughout history has been documented and observed.
The nature of raw ingredients can be confusing to those new to the market.
Progressive choices on the market in sweeteners and sugar substitutes are on the rise, with good reason. The average American consumes 400 calories per day from added sugars in their diet. Excess sugar contributes to tooth decay and obesity. Jedwards International is joining the ranks of businesses dedicated to offering healthier alternatives to sugar. The…
As with any industry, there are trends that are observed in the raw ingredient market. It’s never quite clear how these trends gain momentum. The latest material to take the bulk wholesale cosmetic industry by storm is Marula Oil. Jedwards International is thrilled to be adding Virgin Organic Marula Oil to our ever-growing list of…
The fruit of the Argan tree, endemic to Southern Morocco, has enjoyed hundreds of years of locally celebrated usage, unbeknownst to much of the rest of the world. The Berbers, an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, have used the fruit of this “Tree of Life” as a source of food, charcoal, firewood and building…
Many of us today primarily relate the word “chia” to the once famous pet plant that took the retail industry by storm in the 1980’s. A clever ram shaped object that grew sprouts became a trendy gift idea, changing the face of Christmas for several years. Nowadays, the term chia, which is a species of…
“And now he shook away the snow of time from the winter-green of memory, and beheld the fair years of his childhood uncovered, fresh, green, and balmy, standing afar off before him.”~ Jean Paul In botany, the term “evergreen” refers to all plants and trees that maintain their greenness throughout the winter. When we hear…
If your business is looking for a specialty ingredient to feature on their production line, then Sal butter should definitely be on your next purchase order. Sal Butter is sourced from India, where the collection of Sal seeds, benefits the women who work in the forests, helping to sustain their communities. With a melting point of…
