For years now, many pecan farmers have been asking the USDA to approve a federal marketing order (FMO) for the industry. The FMO would allow the farmers in favor of the surcharge to collect mandatory dues that will go towards funding research efforts that may potentially increase the value of US pecans. USDA Approves the…
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With more and more sales of pumpkin flavored products, according to Specialty Food, people are looking for more niche items. The boom in the pumpkin flavored food industry has led to many new products on the market. What goes better with pumpkin other than pecans? Pecans are one of the best ingredients to pair with…
Did you know that it’s possible to make delicious cheese biscuits that are made with pecan flour? Yummy! Or, how about chocolate date energy bars made with pecan meal? Most people have had cheese biscuits or the standard chocolate dessert bar, but have you ever tried them with pecan meal or pecan flour. They taste…
Few gourmet foods could be more delicious and beneficial than mammoth pecans. Specialty gourmet foods usually contain the freshest ingredients, giving you a great alternative to processed foods that have questionable components.
As far back as the 16th century, there were signs that nature knew how to care for the fruits of the earth. When Spaniards first arrived in New Mexico during this period, the tall and simple trees that delivered funny-looking wrinkle nuts, made them feel as if a unique treasure had been discovered. Little has…
There are 33 categories of specialty foods in the specialty foods category of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). One of which is awarded the coveted Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation (SOFI) prize each year for being a top innovator. Some of these categories include, but not limited to cheeses, condiments, many prepared…