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…
Father’s Day has been a celebration to honor fathers, as well as their influence on society, since the Middle Ages. What began as an observation in Catholic Europe on March 19, which is the feast day of Saint Joseph, the paternal Nutritor Domini (“Nourisher of the Lord”), this tradition spread into Latin America with the…
One of the most fundamental concepts of economics is the law of supply and demand. The Purchasing Manager at Jedwards International is constantly trying to forecast and balance the amount of material that may be needed against the amount of supply we keep in our warehouse. When you are dealing with natural ingredients, this responsibility…
Jedwards International was delighted to be included as a proud sponsor of the HSCG Annual Conference in Las Vegas from May 1 through May 3. The event was well attended with close to 600 participants; from the “just starting out” soap making hobbyist looking to mix and mingle with like-minded individuals to start up cosmetic…
While Peter Cottontail may be hopping around leaving candy laden baskets galore for children everywhere this weekend, it doesn’t mean there aren’t alternatives to keep health conscious adults on track!! At Jedwards International, we carry a number of healthy, natural sweeteners! Our broad collection of sweeteners includes Stevia Powder, Maple Syrup, Honey, and Agave materials…
As winter appears to be coming to an end and signs from Mother Nature offer promises of spring, mature maple trees scattered throughout New England and Canada are being drilled into and tapped with the hopes of an abundant sap flow. The sap that dribbles out of the taps is collected, then filtered to remove…
Everyone loves the aesthetic and versatility of sunflowers! This flower’s history carries centuries of stories, myths, traditions and are often associated with positive values, like truth, loyalty and honesty. Sunflowers are said to have been cultivated and harvested as early as 2,000 BC, initially by the native North Americans. Jedwards International is proud to offer…
Nature’s most perfect creations… The process of making honey is incredibly detailed and laborious. Honeybees are one of earth’s most communicative and industrious creatures. It takes more than 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey and the average worker bee will produce only 1/12th of a teaspoon in its lifetime! Bees relay the…
Image Above: Chocolate Ice Cream. We used our Organic Fair Trade Sugar and Organic Cocoa Powder Dutched 10/12 Fat. We are now offering rewards for customers who post pictures of their products on our Facebook Page. We would love to see what our customers have been making with Jedwards’ products. We will be holding a monthly…
Guess who’s going to the annual Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild? Jedwards is! This is the 19th annual HSCG Conference, which will be held from May19th-May21st. It is located at the Saddlebrook Resort just outside Tampa Florida. We will be displaying samples of a variety of our products. There will also be goodie bags filled with our…
At Jedwards, we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the vitality of the cultures they represent. When we encountered an opportunity to source some of our popular products such as shea butter, cocoa butters and powders, and sugar via the Fair Trade network, we jumped at the chance. Buying directly from the…
It’s been a particularly harsh winter for everyone’s skin, but at Jedwards we carry several products that can aid in a springtime rejuvenation! Besides our delicious edible hand-mined bulk Himalayan sea salt, we also carry a coarser grind that is a gentle and effective exfoliator. Combined with one of our natural oils or butters, and…