Author Archives: Paul Nicholas

Murray Industrial Food Sales Transitions to Burley Foods

Minneapolis-based Burley Foods is excited to announce that Murray Industrial Food Sales, headquartered in Lenexa, KS, is transitioning to become part of the Burley organization. Continue reading

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Reliable Rice Supply from SAGE V

SAGE V offers the most complete line of rice products in the industry. They have a steady and reliable supply because of their close relationships with two of the three largest rice mills in the south – this also saves customers time and money. Continue reading

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5 Log Validated Kill Step for Fruit Paste from Bedemco

Despite improvements in production, handling, and distribution of food products in recent years, protecting consumers from foodborne illness is still a challenge. Bedemco’s 5 Log Validated Kill Step for its Fruit Pastes has successfully addressed this challenge. Continue reading

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Vendor Spotlight: Sue Bee Honey

Sue Bee Honey is the standard that all honey is judged by, whether retail or bulk. The Sioux Honey Assocation CO-OP tests all honey that enters its plant, using one of the leading 3rd party quality assurance companies in the food industry. Continue reading

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Vendor Spotlight: Bascom Maple Farms, Inc.

Bascom Maple Farms, Inc. produce and sell both organic and conventional maple syrup and – combined – are the largest supplier of maple sugar in the U.S. They also export to over 40 countries, serving as a reliable source to food companies with global manufacturing operations. Continue reading

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Vendor Spotlight: QST INC – Smoke Flavor Division

Founded in 2000, QST’s reputation for Quality, Service & Trust – focusing on custom blended ingredients – has quickly helped them become the go-to supplier of liquid smoke for a variety of applications. QST smoke products are available in water based, oil based and dry powder mediums that allow food manufacturers the flexibility they require when formulating. Continue reading

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Vendor Spotlight: Purefruit Chile

Because of Chile’s lower labor and raw material costs, and very affordable shipping, fruit from Purefuit Chile provides high quality products that help keep costs within budget. They also offer North American food manufacturers a fresh fruit alternative during the Northern Hemisphere’s off-season. Continue reading

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Burley Foods Adds San Saba Pecan

Burley Foods is pleased to announce an agreement to represent San Saba Pecan. San Saba Pecan is a family owned company launched in 1972. They produce a wide assortment of wholesale pecans including bulk, roasted/buttered/salted, and candied pecans. Continue reading

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Vendor Spotlight: Nu Life Market

Nu Life Market is the only completely vertically integrated supplier of sorghum – an ancient grain that is highly nutritious, uses fewer resources than other grains, and is naturally gluten free. They grow, harvest, mill, and package a variety of gluten free sorghum grains into flours, brans, grains, and popped sorghum. All of these products are not only gluten free, but also Non-GMO and free of dairy, peanut and soy as well. Continue reading

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Vendor Spotlight: Marzetti Frozen Pasta®

Marzetti Frozen Pasta offers greater convenience and quicker preparation time than uncooked pastas – from frozen to cooked in 30 seconds – resulting in little or no wasted product and saving time and labor costs. They also provide consistent quality, al dente results every time. The pastas are cooked to moisture levels so they aren’t delivered unless they’re in spec. Food manufacturers consistently value Marzetti Frozen Pasta’s ability to change ingredient formulations to meet specific needs. This includes adjusting moisture levels, adding specific herbs, or making the size of the pasta either bigger or smaller. Continue reading

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