Top Trends from Natural Products Expo West 2023
Post Date: 03/16/2023
Natural Products Expo West 2023 may have come to a close, but the trends will remain with us throughout the year. The innovation team at iTi Tropicals took a trip out to Expo to experience the show and see what was trending. From non-alcoholic mixers to health applications, new product applications exhibited at the show … Continue reading Top Trends from Natural Products Expo West 2023
Recipe Video: Ginger Turmeric Soup
Post Date: 03/1/2023
Soup is often thought of as a remedy for treating common colds, the flu, and various other illnesses because soup is made with nutritious ingredients including vegetables, herbs, bone broth or stock, and protein. iTi Tropicals’ Innovation Team has created a Ginger Turmeric Wellness Soup which features two tropical and functional ingredients: coconut water concentrate … Continue reading Recipe Video: Ginger Turmeric Soup
Recipe: Guava Cheesecake Ice Cream
Post Date: 02/23/2023
Guava’s popularity has been increasing substantially over the past few years with no end in sight. With a tangy, fruity, and bright flavor guava is quintessential to all product lines. Guava’s flavor profile contributes acidity and tanginess, which compliments sweet food items, such as pastries, cupcakes, and icings, and also offers a well-balanced flavor to … Continue reading Recipe: Guava Cheesecake Ice Cream
Functional Benefits of Using iTi Tropicals’ Products
Post Date: 02/16/2023
Our products check all of the boxes when it comes to choosing an ingredient supplier- our products are natural, GMO-free, free from added flavors and colors, clean-label, and produced from fresh, ripe, carefully selected fruit. Not only are our ingredients clean label, they are also functional ingredients! Product offerings include: acai, acerola, banana, coconut cream, … Continue reading Functional Benefits of Using iTi Tropicals’ Products
Reduce the Need for Added Sugar with iTi Tropicals
Post Date: 02/9/2023
Consumers are always looking for ways to improve or maintain their health. As a result, consumers are increasingly aware of the sweeteners used in products and the perceptions associated with the sweetener. Consumers are also starting to look for products that contain no added sugar, making fruit a great alternative to increase flavor and decrease added … Continue reading Reduce the Need for Added Sugar with iTi Tropicals
iTi Tropicals’ 2023 Trends Forecast
Post Date: 02/2/2023
Provenance, functional ingredients, clean-labels, and tropical flavors are among the trends that iTi Tropicals expects to see throughout 2023. Provenance and Authenticity Consumers are excited about products that come from another country provided the products are natural, authentic, and have clear provenance. Promoting a product as exciting and authentic by using a “from there” gives … Continue reading iTi Tropicals’ 2023 Trends Forecast
Vietnamese Purple Passion Fruit
Post Date: 01/26/2023
Purple passion fruit has a rich, tropical flavor that is both tart and sweet. iTi’s purple passion fruit juices and purees are produced with passion fruit at peak ripeness, which helps to achieve that perfect balance of sweet and tart. What does it look like? Purple passion fruit is small in size and has a … Continue reading Vietnamese Purple Passion Fruit
Guava Coconut Peppermint Cooler
Post Date: 12/15/2022
When the holiday season comes around, one flavor comes to mind: peppermint. Peppermint is often accompanied by chocolate, mocha, or vanilla so the Innovation Team at iTi Tropicals’ wanted to create a new and exciting flavor combination: guava, peppermint, and coconut! Sweet guava and creamy coconut compliment the cooling peppermint in this flavorful, holiday-inspired cocktail. Made … Continue reading Guava Coconut Peppermint Cooler
Frozen Novelty Recipes Using Passion Fruit and Dragon Fruit
Post Date: 12/8/2022
Inspired by the boldness of Ecuadorian Passion Fruit and the vibrancy and exoticness of Vietnamese dragon fruit, this concept is as bold and vibrant in flavor as it is in color. It’s a mouth-puckering, dairy-free scoop that will leave your tastebuds wanting more. Check out the recipe linked below!
Recipe: Dulce de Coco Frozen Dessert
Post Date: 12/1/2022
Inspired by the Latin American confection, dulce de leche, this frozen novelty concept is more than just a caramel frozen dessert, it’s a creamy bliss. Paired with coconut cream and coconut flakes, this treat is oh so sweet and oh so creamy. The use of both coconut cream and dairy cream provides a unique and … Continue reading Recipe: Dulce de Coco Frozen Dessert
Infographic: Industry Guide to Organic Green Banana Flour
Post Date: 11/10/2022
Organic Green Banana Flour is the newest addition to iTi Tropicals’ portfolio of products. The newest addition to our product line is gluten-free, clean label, and nutritious. The product originates from India and is made from organic green bananas. The green bananas are picked and dried before most of the starch has the opportunity to ripen … Continue reading Infographic: Industry Guide to Organic Green Banana Flour
Infographic: Vietnamese Purple Passion Fruit Industry Guide
Post Date: 10/27/2022
Invigorate your product line and intrigue your customers with iTi Tropicals’ newest product addition: Vietnamese Purple Passion Fruit Juice and Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate. Originating from Vietnam, Purple Passion Fruit Juice is an exciting ingredient to add to your product line. Offering more than just a great flavor and bright color, Passion Fruit is an … Continue reading Infographic: Vietnamese Purple Passion Fruit Industry Guide
iTi Tropicals Expands Passion Fruit Production Capacity and Product Availability with a New Facility in Vietnam
Post Date: 10/20/2022
The new Vietnamese production facility, operated by Quicornac, further strengthens iTi Tropicals’ global sourcing of passion fruit. iTi Tropicals, LLC. (iTi), North America’s leading supplier of bulk tropical fruit juice purees and concentrates, has announced the opening of a new passion fruit production facility in Vietnam. The new facility, operated by passion fruit industry leader … Continue reading iTi Tropicals Expands Passion Fruit Production Capacity and Product Availability with a New Facility in Vietnam
Recipe: Diary-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
Post Date: 10/13/2022
What better way to celebrate the beginning of Fall than with a little pumpkin spice? The iTi Innovation Team has created a decadent dairy-free pumpkin spice latte recipe utilizing our coconut cream. Incorporating coconut cream into beverage applications offers an excellent plant-based alternative to traditional dairy ingredients. Transform coconut cream into coconut milk with ease … Continue reading Recipe: Diary-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
Recipe Video: Guava Margherita Pizza
Post Date: 09/22/2022
Add a tropical, exotic twist to a traditional margherita pizza with guava puree. Guava is the perfect of ingredient to incorporate into a tomato sauce because it adds a touch of sweetness and dimension! Guava also compliments fresh basil and mozzarella cheese with its sweet, yet tangy flavor. Check out the recipe video below to … Continue reading Recipe Video: Guava Margherita Pizza