The ever so popular Coconut has the reputation of causing a lot of confusion. Is it a fruit? Is it a nut? Does it come from palm trees? Short answer, it IS a fruit and to go even further, it is classified under the subcategory Drupe, implying it has a hard outer shell (much like…
Hello summer! Looking forward to the Summer Solstice which will begin on June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, during this phase the sun will reach its uppermost, northern point in the sky. Once this occurs it will officially be summer and the longest, sunniest, (at least we hope) day of the year. To kick off…
The atmosphere was abuzz with energy this year at the Peachtree Westin in Atlanta, GA as handmade soap makers and cosmetic creators descended upon the annual conference. Jedwards International, for the fifth year and running, was proud to be representing once again as a conference sponsor.
The nature of raw ingredients can be confusing to those new to the market.
Jedwards is a wholesale supplier of bulk MCT (medium chain triglycerides) derived from palm. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique class of fatty acids. Almost all of the MCTs used in research, medicine, and food products come from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or a derivative of the coconut plant. All Triglycerides Are Not…
Jedwards International is one of the largest suppliers of bulk organic virgin coconut oil and RBD (refined/bleached/deodorized) organic coconut oil. Recent data from the industry group, Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) states that bulk coconut oil exports to the United States have grown over 3.3% annually over the past 5 years. Having many applications…