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The BCFoods team recently had the opportunity to attend the International Spice Conference (ISC) in Bengaluru, India—an influential gathering of global spice producers and consumers. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders to discuss key topics such as harmonization of regulatory requirements, the integration of AI across business, production, and farming, as well as market

BCFoods is proud to announce that Mike Liu, Chair and CEO at BCFoods, Inc., and a distinguished leader in the global spice and food ingredient industry, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming International Spice Conference. As the President of the China Spice Association and a seasoned advocate for sustainable industry practices, Mike will

BCFoods North America President, Mike Bray, delivering donation to Redwood Empire Food Bank.   At BCFoods, we believe that businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of the communities where we live and work. That’s why we’re proud to continue our annual tradition of donating $5,000 to the Redwood Empire Food Bank, supporting

Bring the Tex-Mex flair to your Thanksgiving table with a turkey that’s big on bold, smoky, and spicy flavors. This bird is all about celebrating peppers using a mix of varieties to pack in layers of heat and complexity. Think Chipotle smokiness, Jalapeno tanginess and the fiery kick of Aji Limo, all tied together with a hint of mint and

  At BCFoods and Culinary Farms, our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to connect directly with our growers and suppliers. Our team recently had opportunity to visit some of our key suppliers and partners in Mexico, where we walked through vibrant chile fields and experienced the intricate chipotle production process. This visit once

BCFoods is excited to share that we have been featured in Brazil’s largest ingredients magazine following our participation in FISA. We were selected as one of the “Stars of FISA” and received a full-page publication. We are also in the running for Best Booth/Company at the event. Below is the link to the magazine and

BCFoods participates in the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), an online learning collaborative that provides guidance on measuring and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and setting science-based targets. This program is a collaboration of global brands and suppliers committed to carbon emissions reductions. BCFoods is proud to report that through our participation in

Sweet potato has emerged as a versatile and nutrient-packed alternative in the world of food and beverage. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, sweet potato is a game-changer for health-conscious consumers. BCFoods offers a variety of sizes from powder to granules, dices and even full slices used as pet treats.  We pride ourselves on

Astrisia and Nicole, colleagues in the Quality and Purchasing departments at BCFoods Europe, recently seized a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of cassia cultivation in Vietnam. Their visit encompassed the entire cassia production process, spanning from planting to pre-processing, as well as auditing suppliers. Among the five countries cultivating cassia, Vietnam holds the third

Pictured from left to right: Liz (REFB), Katie (REFB), Mike (BCFoods), Rachelle (REFB) This Giving Tuesday, BCFoods announces their annual contribution to the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB). BCFoods has pledged a substantial donation of $5000 to those in need within the community, and because of the generous match program with Federated Indians of Graton

BCFoods is excited to share an update on our new BCFoods Xingtai factory (officially opened in November 2020) preparing now to harvest and dehydrate our 2023 White Onion crop.  We will be harvesting our trial plantings of white onion in the Hebei region starting in the next two weeks. This trial harvest will complement our

Agri-Neo, a leader in pasteurization of low-moisture foods, is pleased to announce its partnership with BCFoods, a global leader in the industrial ingredient category. BCFoods plans to implement the Neo-Pure pasteurization system into its processing facility in Shandong, China, in Q4 of this year. This innovative system will be employed to offer an additional validated kill

BCFoods, a leading producer of high-quality food ingredients, is excited to announce the opening of BCFoods Canada, a new storage and distribution facility in Watford, ON Canada. The new facility will be a multi-faceted business improvement for the company, allowing us to better service our Canadian customers with a more localized distribution center and support team,

As Earth Day approaches, it is important to reflect on the impact that we have on our planet and the steps we can take to protect it. At BCFoods, we believe that sustainability should be a year-round effort, and we are committed to doing our part to preserve the earth for future generations. BCFoods farms

Today, consumers are reading the ingredient labels of the food they buy for their beloved dogs and cats. They’re looking for ingredients they recognize as healthy. After all, pets are more than animals – they are family members, and owners understand good ingredients may support the health and life spans of their “fur babies.” Be

BCFoods’ strategic partner in Germany, Steinicke, is not only a leader in the manufacturing of dried herbs and vegetables, but also a leader in sustainable energy. After three years in the making, the first official firing of their wood fueled drying plant has been unveiled! Steinicke has committed to being carbon neutral by 2025 (direct

BCFoods is headed to Natural Products Expo West & Southern California IFT Suppliers’ Night! March 9-11, 2023 BCFoods is excited to be headed to Anaheim next week for the Southern California IFT Suppiers’ Night and Natural Products Expo West. Are you going? If so, we look forward to connecting with you!SCIFT Suppliers’ Night – March

On Dec 1, Mike Liu, Chairman and CEO of BCFoods Shandong Co., Ltd. and his team visited Shandong Agricultural University and had an in-depth discussion with the President Zhang Xiansheng, as well as other leaders from the School of Food Science and Engineering of the University, on in-depth university-enterprise cooperation. The two sides signed a

BCFoods participated in the SIAL China 2021 exhibition at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) on May 18, 2021.

BCFoods’ strategic partner in Germany has embarked on an exciting journey toward carbon neutrality and energy independence. They are building an agrophotovoltaic power plant, a groundbreaking technology that allows solar energy production and crops to occupy the same space.

The pandemic has caused excessive delays, historically high shipping rates, and chaos at ports of entry. Catch up on what’s happening with freight around the world.

Mike Liu, chairman of BCFoods, provided insight into the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the herb and spice industry, new products coming from BCFoods, and more.

“The result was spectacular,” said a spokesman for the Secret Santa Program. “100% of the hearts (more than 12,000) were adopted and funded in 2020. This would not have been possible without BCFoods’ generous and on-going support.”

2020 has been a challenge for all of us. As some of the difficulties of the past year continue into 2021, we remain committed to our customers and the people they serve. Discover our top five commitments for 2021.

Every family has a handful of favorite holiday recipes that they whip up every year. How about mixing it up this year by switching out one or two of your usual ingredients for something you haven’t used before? Here are a few suggestions using BCFoods products.

With a focus on sustainable manufacturing, BCFoods is proud to announce the grand opening of a new dehydration facility in Hebei Province, China.

On November 1, 2020, the China Spice Industry Conference was held in Yangling, Shaanxi Province of China, with more than 140 representatives from the Chinese spice industry attending. The conference was organized by the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products（CFNA）spice branch, Northwest A&F University, the Management Committee of Yangling Demonstration Zone, and co-organized by BCFoods.

About one-third of consumers are willing to pay extra for sustainability, including food waste reduction and sustainable sourcing. Discover consumer interest in sustainable products, sustainability in agriculture and production, and how to verify that your supply chain is sustainable.

In recent years, dehydrated vegetables have become increasingly popular with consumers. In China, the consumption market of dehydrated vegetables is constantly expanding. In foreign trade, dehydrated vegetables are also the main products of China’s vegetable export. Recently, Gao Zhuhua, president of the National Fruit and Vegetable Dehydration Processing Industry Federation, said in an interview with

Discover how citrus peel is a sustainable ingredient, a few surprising health benefits, and consumer food products dried citrus peel works well in.

As our nation continues to take unprecedented actions to limit the spread of COVID-19, BCFoods and Culinary Farms know the need is now more than ever to continue to supply our customers with high quality industrial food ingredients.    The Department of Homeland Security and the Food and Drug Administration have recognized food manufacturers as

Happy New Year! Find out what our New Years Resolutions are for 2020

Meet with BCFoods and P. Visser & Zoon B.V. in a dedicated conference room at the upcoming Food Ingredients Europe (FIE) conference.

Global food ingredient supplier establishes foothold in Europe BCFoods Inc. is excited to announce the acquisition of P. Visser & Zoon B.V. “BCFoods’ mission is to become the leading global supplier of a wide range of food ingredients,” remarked Mike Liu, CEO of BCFoods. “This acquisition will help BCFoods extend the growth of our spice

Two years ago, BCFoods and Culinary Farms announced the acquisition of Culinary Farms by BCFoods.

Complementing the BCFoods line of industrial ingredients, Culinary Farms offers a platform of artisan products.