We’re thrilled to showcase some of the boldest and most versatile spice blends in the industry. At Pacific Spice Company, we specialize in high-quality spices, herbs, and blends, along with custom formulation and full-service manufacturing for food manufacturers, foodservice providers, and beyond.

If you visited our booth, you likely saw our hummus sample station, featuring four unique spice blends as hummus toppings. Each blend was carefully selected to inspire new ways to enhance flavor, color, and texture in classic dishes.

Interested in incorporating these spice blends into your products? Our team is here to discuss how they can work for you. Let’s talk flavor innovation

4 Featured Hummus Toppings

PSC Chili Crunch – Spicy, Savory, and Crisp

This all-purpose condiment brings together Aleppo chili, garlic, green onion, and shallots for deep, full-bodied flavor. With rich umami, balanced heat, and a satisfying crunch, PSC Chili Crunch enhances everything from noodles and rice to roasted veggies and meats.

PSC Mediterranean Za’atar – Herbaceous, Bright, and Nutty

A Middle Eastern staple, this blend of wild thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and marjoram delivers citrus-forward brightness with a nutty undertone. It’s the perfect match for flatbreads, Mediterranean salads, lamb kabobs, and of course, hummus.

PSC Everything Crunch – Savory, Umami, and Crunchy

A bold, all-in-one seasoning, our take on Everything Bagel Seasoning, features toasted sesame and poppy seeds, garlic, and onion. This savory topping adds depth and crunch to hummus, avocado toast, eggs, and grain bowls.

PSC Spicy Dill Pickle Marinade – Tangy, Briny, and Bright

Inspired by classic pickle brine, this seasoning blends vinegar powder, mustard seed, and cayenne for a zingy, slightly spicy finish. The acidity and heat make it an excellent addition to yogurt dips, marinades, brines, and more.

3 Reasons to Choose Our Featured Spice Blends

These hummus toppings were selected for NPEW because they offer bold flavor, vibrant color, and versatility—all in one easy-to-use product.

✔ Fresh, High-Quality Flavor – As a U.S.-based spice manufacturer, we source, process, and deliver fresh, premium spices with global inspiration.

✔ Bold Textures & Exciting Applications – Crunchy, tangy, and umami-driven blends are designed to elevate recipes with depth and visual appeal.

✔ Consistency & Convenience – Our spice blends streamline flavor innovation for food manufacturers and foodservice providers, ensuring scalability and uniformity.

These spice blends are highly versatile and can be used across the food industry—from packaged foods and hummus dips to restaurant menus and dry rubs.

Let’s Work Together

Pacific Spice is a trusted, full-service spice company, providing premium herbs, spices, and blends for food manufacturers, foodservice distributors, restaurant chains, and retail spice companies. With in-house manufacturing, blending, and packaging capabilities, we ensure quality, consistency, and scalability at any level of production.

We specialize in:

✔ Bulk Spice Supply – Sourcing, processing, and delivering high-quality spices and herbs.
✔ Custom Blending & Formulation – Developing proprietary blends in our state-of-the-art R&D kitchen.
✔ Foodservice & Retail Packaging – Offering flexible packaging solutions from bulk to ready-to-use consumer packs.

🔹 Let’s Talk! Whether you need bulk spices, a custom blend, or a private-label solution, we are here to help

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These back-to-back events offer an opportunity to share our innovative products, engage with influential industry leaders, exchange knowledge on emerging trends, and connect with our community face-to-face. We eagerly anticipate both SCIFTS and NPEW each year as a chance to connect with vibrant food professionals from all over the country.

What to Expect at SCIFTS

SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo highlights the progress of food science and supports scholarship funds for food science programs. Providing a platform for food companies to connect, network, and showcase their latest products and innovations, this event offers insight into the future of food science.

What: SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo
When: March 4th, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove, CA
Table: 2710 2711 S

What to Expect at NPEW

NPEW is a leader in natural, organic, and healthy foods trade shows. From unique foods and beverages, to cutting edge supplements, and innovative wellness products, this multi-day event unites thousands of brands, suppliers, retailers, and industry professionals from across the nation for an unforgettable experience.

What: Natural Products Expo West (NPEW)
When: March 5th-7th
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Booth: #2174

Featured Spices at NPEW

Each year, we design a unique sample station that showcases spice blends that excite and inspire us. This year, we are thrilled to share four distinctive spice blends that offer brilliant texture, flavor, and versatility. We will be featuring each of these blends as hummus toppings, giving booth visitors the opportunity to try all four blends at our snack station.

Stop by booth #2174 for a tasty sample of PSC Chili Crunch, PSC Zaatar, PSC Everything Crunch, and PSC Spicy Dill Pickle Marinade.

About PSC Chili Crunch: A spicy and savory versatile condiment with a full body flavor and a thick, crunchy texture. This blend effortlessly adds heat and depth of flavor to everything from noodles and rice to veggies and meat.

About PSC Zaatar: An earthy, herbaceous, and citrus-forward blend with toasted sesame seeds. This traditional Middle-Eastern blend offers a well-rounded herbal flavor profile and bright, tangy citrus to everything from meat marinades to salad dressings and breads.

About PSC Everything Crunch: A garlicky, savory topping with bold texture and flavor. This blend features garlic, onions, and poppy seeds and enhances any dish with bold umami and crispy texture.

About PSC Spicy Dill Pickle Marinade: A tangy, herbal topping that blends the briny zest of dill pickles with the heat of chili flakes. This blend is perfect over yogurt dips, hummus, rice, and veggies.

If you’d like to sample these standout spices and learn more about how they can elevate your products and menus, make sure to stop by booth #2174 at NPEW.

From blends to single spices and herbs, we deliver high-quality solutions crafted to meet the needs of food manufacturers, food service providers, and beyond.

If you would like to learn more about our full-service approach, we would love to chat with you in person at NPEW or SCIFTS. Stop by our booth to see why we’re the partner of choice for bold flavors and consistent quality!

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As we look forward to our next chapter, we want to take a moment to reflect on 2024 and appreciate some of this year’s highlights.

Featured Spice Blends

From creating new custom spice blends with clients, to growing our own spice blend library, we are proud of everything we created in 2024. This year, we also focused on showcasing new ways to use classic spice blends to bring timeless, traditional flavors into the modern era.

With that in mind, here are our top new blend and top two reimagined blends of 2024.

Top New Spice Blend – PSC Tuscan Dream

This sensational blend is a mix of key spices and herbs, including oregano, thyme, rosemary, red chilis, garlic, onion, lemon, and pepper. The combination of bright citrus, aromatic herbs, and savory spices makes PSC Tuscan Dream flavorful, versatile, and classic. It is the perfect seasoning for a variety of dishes, particularly in Greek, Italian, and Mediterranean -style foods, and contributes beautifully to various oil mixtures.

Learn more about PSC Tuscan Dream

Top Reimagined Spice Blends – PSC Curry Powder + PSC Barbecue Blend

Our classic curry powder blend combines cumin, turmeric, onion, garlic, chili peppers, and other spices to create an authentic curry flavor. This traditional seasoning offers tremendous flexibility, and has so much potential in fusion dishes. At IFT FIRST, we showcased its versatility by using it to make curry fries.

Learn more about PSC Curry Powder

Our BBQ Seasoning features cornerstone spices such as paprika, onion, and garlic, and strikes a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Barbecue is a complex, crave-worthy flavor that is universally enjoyed. It transcends regional and cultural boundaries, and evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia. We see an opportunity to expand its application beyond meats to plant-based foods. At IFT FIRST, we showcased the potential of this blend in a plant-based vegetarian chili.

Learn more about PSC Barbecue Spice Blend

3 Industry Trade Shows

2024 provided exciting opportunities to return to some of our favorite industry events. Our team was proud to attend Natural Products Expo West (NPEW), Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Supplier’s Night (SCIFTS), and IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo.

At SCIFTS, we participated in the renowned fundraising event that celebrates the advancement of food science. Each year we are greatly inspired by the new technologies in the food industry, and the forward-thinking food companies and creators in our industry.

At NPEW, we embraced the opportunity to connect with our community face-to-face, and debuted our bright new blend, PSC Tuscan Dream, with the help of Chef Marc Dix. This event also provided new insights on the role of technology in the spice industry, key flavor trends, and the rising popularity of specialty ingredients.

Our booth at IFT FIRST featured a sample station with two of our spice blends, reimagined in new ways. Visitors were invited to enjoy curry fries, made with PSC Curry Powder, and vegetarian BBQ chili, made with our PSC Barbecue Spice Blend. Both samples showcased how you can breathe new life into timeless flavors. IFT FIRST never disappoints, and always results in clear takeaways and a renewed sense of purpose and passion for this incredible industry.

Industry events always create a sense of excitement and an opportunity for advancing the food industry as a whole. We are always paying attention to the broader industry landscape and are proud to do our part to push it forward.

Best Blogs of 2024

We are committed to keeping you informed and excited about the latest developments in the culinary world. Reflecting on our blogs in 2024, we published twenty-four articles, each one offering valuable industry insights. From spice education to mouth-watering recipes, we have you covered. Here are our top two blogs of the year.

Top Recipe Blog – Holiday Roasted Turkey

This roasted turkey recipe was a hit this holiday season. Our PSC Dry Brine Rub makes this turkey juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, while the orange wedges and aromatic herbs create rich, fragrant flavor. Our Holiday Roasted Turkey recipe features step-by-step instructions and photos, making it easy to follow along.

Try our Holiday Roasted Turkey Recipe.

Top Educational Blog – Spice Innovations: Modern Cuisine, Technology, and The Future of Spices

In this article, we examined the critical role of spices in modern cuisine, and the evolution of the food and beverage industry. We cover overarching flavor trends, which include both timeless and exotic flavors, the rise of health and wellness food products, and foods with a low environmental impact. We also talk about the advancements in technology that have influenced spice production and flavor development.

Learn more about how trends in modern cuisine and technology are working together to shape the future Spice Innovations: Modern Cuisine, Technology, and The Future of Spices

It’s been such an honor to spend another year with you. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our love of spices with you and support your culinary pursuits. As we look ahead to 2025, we’d love to hear what content you’ve enjoyed and how we can continue to serve you in the year to come.

From our family to yours, thank you for another great year!

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In this blog, we will talk in-depth about each of our flavor predictions and offer you the insights you need to create products that will be on trend and in-demand in 2025.

1. Culinary Fusion: Bridging Tradition and Innovation

The global palate is expanding, and with it, the demand for adventurous, cross-cultural flavors is on the rise. Grocery store shelves and restaurant menus are showcasing dishes that offer international flavors and diverse culinary experiences. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, are driving this exploration, with 43% of U.S. consumers seeking new foods and flavors most of the time​.

This trend has created a new wave of fusion cuisines that are captivating consumers.

• Thai-Cajun Fusion combines Cajun and Thai flavors, blending spices like paprika, cayenne, lemongrass, and lime zest. This fusion seasoning is making waves flavoring seafood like crawfish and shrimp.
• Middle Eastern-Mexican Fusion dishes are also on the rise, often featuring the herbal notes of za’atar paired with the smoky heat of chipotle. These flavors are being used to create flavorful lamb tacos and shawarma-seasoned enchilada sauces.

Opportunities for the Food and Spice Industry

• Develop products that use fusion seasonings like Thai-Cajun or Middle Eastern-Mexican.
• Highlight authentic, regional spices and blends to empower consumers and chefs to create globally inspired dishes in 2025.

If you are ready to experiment with global flavors, we invite you to ask us about our extensive line of spice blends from around the world. Each one makes it easy to add authentic, global flavors to your cooking.

Explore more fusion possibilities in our article on Spice Blends from Around the World.

2. Wellness Trends: Functional Spices in Focus

Consumers are increasingly drawn to foods with health benefits, and the health and wellness trend has significantly influenced the future of spices in modern cuisine. While herbs and spices have been used medicinally for centuries, today’s health-conscious landscape is bringing them back into focus.

Consumers are opting for products with spice combinations that are marketed for their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, gut health, and immune boosting benefits. This is driving the popularity of “functional” spices like turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. According to FlavorSum, food and beverage products with functional claims increased by 28% in the first half of 2024, reflecting growing interest in wellness-driven foods​.

Turmeric, for example, has found a home in modern applications such as savory snacks, plant-based ice creams, and sparkling beverages. The mild earthiness, touted health benefits, and versatility of this spice have made it a favorite among food manufacturers who promote functional wellness.

Opportunities for the Food and Spice Industry:

• Develop products that emphasize spices with health benefits in 2025.
• Use organic spices to meet consumer demand for minimally processed, functional foods.
• Create turmeric-based blends for health-focused snacks and beverages.

Learn more about the versatility of turmeric in our blog, Turmeric: Three Recipes, One Spice.

3. Plant-Based Alternatives: Flavor at the Forefront

The plant-based movement continues to grow, but recent consumer feedback highlights challenges in flavor, texture, and affordability. According to Mintel, these pressures have caused some consumers to rethink premium-priced plant-based options across global markets. Despite these hurdles, the plant-based sector continues to grow, and it remains appealing to many for its environmental benefits.

Overall, the flavor and texture of plant-based options has improved over recent years, turning meatless options into viable alternatives for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Since many plant-based alternatives, such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan, have little flavor on their own, manufacturers are finding success using bold spices like smoked paprika, mushrooms, and umami-rich blends.

Opportunities for the Food and Spice Industry:

• Develop seasoning kits featuring bold spices that are tailored for plant-based proteins.
• Create plant-based products that maintain clean-label and sustainable credentials.

Learn more about this topic in our blog, Meat Alternatives and the Spices that Flavor Them

4. Emerging Spice Combinations: A New Era of Flavor

As consumer palates grow more adventurous, unexpected spice combinations are taking center stage, offering a fresh take on traditional flavor profiles. These standout flavor combinations include:

• Sweet and spicy pairings such as chili and honey or cinnamon and chipotle are flavoring desserts, snacks, and beverages.
• Savory umami blends like mushroom powder and smoked paprika, are flavoring snacks, sauces, and marinades.
• Floral and earthy blends offer sophisticated flavor experiences, and feature herbs like saffron, chamomile, and lavender mixed with bold spices like cardamom or black pepper.

The rise of dual-purpose blends (designed to work seamlessly across savory and sweet applications) offer exciting opportunities for food manufacturers. These blends cater to the growing demand for products that are versatile, globally inspired, and unique.

Opportunities for the Food and Spice Industry:

• Experiment with hybrid blends that offer versatility for both savory and sweet dishes.
• Develop products with bold flavor combinations that highlight trending ingredients, such as mushroom powder, saffron, or florals.

The Future of Spices in 2025

For food manufacturers, chefs, and restaurateurs, staying informed about upcoming trends is key to maintaining a competitive edge.

As we look toward 2025, we encourage you to embrace these trends and take action! Get creative in the kitchen with global fusion, explore the wellness benefits of spices and herbs, move plant-based innovation forward, and push the envelope on bold flavor pairings.

At Pacific Spice, we’re passionate about helping our partners navigate these trends. Whatever your food and flavor goals are, we hope you’ll let us support your growth and success in 2025.

What’s your take on the biggest trend shaping the spice industry in 2025? Share your thoughts with us, and let’s shape the future of flavor together.

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Events like IFT FIRST give us a chance to discover the latest trends, learn about cutting edge food innovations, and better understand the needs of our clients. IFT FIRST never disappoints, and always results in clear takeaways and a renewed sense of purpose and passion for this incredible industry.

PSC Curry Powder + PSC Barbecue Spice Blend

IFT FIRST is known for its unique focus on innovation in the food industry. This year, we were eager to participate in this theme by highlighting ways to use classic blends in innovative ways. At our booth, we pushed two classic blends beyond their traditional limits to showcase their potential. We are pleased to report that each blend received praise. Some tried just one dish, but most sampled both (and some visitors even came back for second helpings!)

Everyone who stopped by our booth had the chance to try curry fries, made with PSC Curry Powder, and vegetarian BBQ chili, made with our PSC Barbecue Spice Blend.

Here are the flavor details of each blend:

• PSC Curry Powder: This blend combines spices like cumin, turmeric, onion, garlic, and chili peppers to create an authentic curry flavor.
• PSC Barbecue Spice Blend: This blend features cornerstone spices such as paprika, onion, and garlic, striking a perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

Our team reported that the sample station was a big hit with attendees, and that the aromatic spices in the Vegetarian BBQ Chili and the Curry Fries drew crowds to our booth.

The PSC Barbecue Spice Blend was reported to be “the crowd favorite”. Many expressed that the flavors were pleasing to the palette, and that they could taste a sweetness in the blend, along with a spicy kick from the chili peppers. They also appreciated that the chili was a stand alone tasty meal. Attendees who sampled our PSC Barbecue Spice Blend appreciated its “perfect pairing of seasonings” and brainstormed other innovative ways to experiment with it. According to our team, some even asked to buy our PSC Barbecue Spice Blend right after tasting it!

Customers were also very receptive to our curry fries. While the curry fries were not as popular in the morning, they became very popular in the afternoon rush. Our team reported that curry fries recipe was more divisive among visitors, and that those who liked the dish, LOVED the dish. Overall, visitors thought the recipe was a creative way to showcase the blend, and appreciated that the flavor was “bold, flavorful, and surprisingly delicious!”

Overall, attendees appreciated the innovative ways we used each of our featured seasonings, and we received enthusiastic feedback about each one. Because this year’s event focused on innovation, attendees were also eager to brainstorm other unusual ways to use these blends, which sparked creative conversations.

Team Takeaways

To recap IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, we asked our team to provide us with their thoughts.

During the event, there was a noticeable increase in interest in spice blends compared to individual spices. Attendees were particularly keen on functional ingredients and white label products without fillers, reflecting a growing trend towards healthier choices.

The discussions also highlighted ongoing challenges in the supply chain, including shipping delays and distribution issues. Many were eager to understand the factors behind price fluctuations in the spice industry. These challenges prompted Canadian companies to inquire about the benefits of partnering with a U.S. spice manufacturer, leading to some meaningful conversations.

Closing Thoughts on IFT FIRST 2024

Trade shows like IFT FIRST always give us a unique opportunity to bond with our team and connect with our community face-to-face. We had so much fun working alongside you at IFT FIRST, and we are especially excited about all the new connections and potential opportunities ahead.

If you are new to our extended PSC family, we want to welcome you! We are proud to offer our full-service spice capabilities. Whether you’re a food manufacturer, foodservice distributor, restaurant chain, or retail spice company, we are here to help you every step of the way.

To remember the best moments of IFT FIRST and to dive deeper into our offerings, we invite you to follow along on our social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook), and join us on our newsletter for content that will keep you connected, informed, and creatively inspired.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth to speak to our friendly and knowledgeable team. Together, we can continue to push the boundaries of innovation in the food industry.

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In this blog, we’ll explore the history of this bright, bold spice blend, and its many uses. Finally, we will demonstrate the potential of curry powder by sharing an innovative recipe for Curry Lamb Tacos.

Read on to learn more about this cornerstone spice blend and its many possibilities.

History and Origins

Curry flavors originated in India where traditional blends known as “masalas” were used. While it resembles Garam Masala, curry powder as we know it in Western cuisine was invented for British colonizers as a way to simplify and recreate the prominent flavors of Indian cuisine. The popularization of curry powder in Europe expanded the reach of Indian flavors in global cuisine.

Flavor and Composition

A well-balanced curry powder blend is warm and sweet, with earthy undertones and a slight bitterness. Our PSC Curry Powder begins with a base of traditional Indian spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder to achieve authentic curry flavor. Each spice contributes something special to our blend: turmeric provides its vibrant yellow color and earthy flavor, cumin offers a smoky quality, chili peppers add a kick of heat, and onion and garlic deliver a savory flavor base. This ideal combination of spices results in an aromatic blend with a robust flavor profile that adds depth and complexity to any dish.

There is a wide spectrum of curry powder recipes on the market today, including regional alternatives such as Japanese curry powder and Jamaican curry powder. Recognizing its many possible variations, we developed our PSC Curry Blend to be versatile enough to appeal to a global palate while maintaining the dependability of classic curry flavors. Because of this, our PSC Curry Blend is well suited to compliment both traditional and modern dishes alike.

PSC Curry Powder at IFT FIRST

As a vendor at IFT FIRST, we are excited to provide attendees with a special tasting experience of our PSC Curry Powder. We are eager to push the blend beyond its traditional Southeast Asian roots, and showcase its potential in fusion dishes.

Make sure to stop by our Booth #S525 for a free sample of curry fries!

Our goal is to lean into the trade show’s mission to promote innovation in the food industry by showcasing the versatility of this classic blend. Curry fries are a great example of how easy it is to bring global flavors into Western cuisine.

We hope our sample station sparks inspiration!

Uses

This blend offers crave worthy flavor to a variety of dishes like soups, stews, and marinades. We also love to apply it as a dry rub for meats. More creative uses include curried sandwiches, curried dips, and curried roasted vegetables! And of course, we encourage you to use our PSC Curry Powder as a one-jar solution for flavoring curry dishes.

PSC Curry Powder is a versatile blend that pairs well with Indian, Thai, and other Southeast Asian cuisine. This blend has no borders, and we encourage you to experiment with it and embrace it for its many possibilities.

For inspiration in the kitchen, we developed a special recipe for PSC Curry Lamb Tacos. Try it for yourself and enjoy!

PSC Curry Lamb Tacos

Ingredients for the Lamb

3 tbsp PSC Curry Powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
2 lbs of lamb shoulder, thinly sliced or ground

Ingredients for Pomegranate and Red Onion Relish

1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the Lime Cilantro Crema

1 cup dairy-free sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
1 tsp PSC Curry Powder
Salt to taste

Ingredients for the Cucumber Herb Salad

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as dill, mint, and parsley), finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt to taste

To Serve

Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges

Steps

1. Marinate the Lamb: In a mixing bowl, combine PSC Curry Powder, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add lamb and coat it with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Prepare the Pomegranate and Red Onion Relish: In a bowl, mix red onion with pomegranate seeds, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Make the Lime Cilantro Crema: In a small bowl, add sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, PSC Curry Powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
4. Prepare the Cucumber Herb Salad: Combine cucumber with mixed herbs, toss in olive oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
5. Cook the Lamb: Grill the marinated lamb over medium-high heat until it is charred and cooked to your liking. If lamb is sliced, grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F. If lamb is ground, cook thoroughly.
6. Assemble the Curry Lamb Tacos: Warm tortillas over low heat and place on a plate. Add a scoop of cooked lamb, top with Pomegranate and Red Onion Relish, add the Cucumber Herb Salad, and drizzle with Lime Cilantro Crema.
7. Serve: Garnish tacos with additional cilantro, and place a few lime wedges on the plate. Serve immediately.

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This year, IFT FIRST is taking place from July 14 to July 17th at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. We are exhibiting in the South Hall at Booth #S525. As always, our booth will showcase a couple of exciting new spice blends with free samples!

Featured Spice Blends at IFT FIRST

Pacific Spice is proud to offer a full collection of high quality spices, herbs, and spice blends, as well as custom blending services and bulk, foodservice, and retail packaging.

One of the reasons we love exhibiting at trade shows is that it gives us the unique opportunity to meet many of you face to face and to share what we’re working on. If you haven’t visited our booth before, we highly encourage you to make it a point to stop by!

This year, we’re taking a unique approach to Innovation, which is one of the main themes of IFT FIRST. Our booth will demonstrate innovation by reimagining classic flavors used in new ways. Our goal is to inspire others to apply traditional spices creatively to keep classic flavors relevant, while still appealing to contemporary tastes and trends in today’s dynamic food landscape.

Booth visitors will have the opportunity to sample two of our classic spice blends, PSC Curry Powder, and PSC BBQ Seasoning in a non-traditional way. We are excited to inspire others to find new ways to bring familiar flavors into your kitchen.

About PSC Curry Powder

This classic blend combines spices like cumin, turmeric, onion, garlic, and chili peppers to create a perfect, authentic curry flavor. This traditional seasoning blend offers tremendous flexibility. Although the complex curry flavor profile is highly adaptable, we believe it is currently underutilized in Western cuisine.

At IFT FIRST, we are eager to push this blend beyond its traditional Southeast Asian roots, and showcase its many uses in innovative fusion dishes.

About PSC BBQ Seasoning

Our BBQ Seasoning features cornerstone spices such as paprika, onion, and garlic, and strikes a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Barbecue is a complex, craveworthy flavor that is universally enjoyed. It transcends regional and cultural boundaries, and evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia.

We see an opportunity to expand its application beyond traditional meats to vegetarian options, aligning with current plant-based diet trends.

Stop by our booth to experience both PSC Curry Powder and PSC BBQ Seasoning and to engage with our friendly and knowledgeable team.

Once again, here are the details for the 2024 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo:

Date: July 14th-17th
Building: McCormick Place – South Hall
Booth: #525

See you there!

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PSC Tuscan Dream

We want to express our gratitude to everyone who visited our booth and shared their enthusiasm for our new blend, PSC Tuscan Dream.

For those of you that were not able to try it in person, PSC Tuscan Dream is a balanced combination of spices and herbs like oregano, thyme, rosemary, red chilis, garlic, onion, lemon, and pepper. This blend contains the very best of bright citrus, aromatic herbs, and savory spices, resulting in an incredibly versatile seasoning that makes a wonderful spice base for oils.

Everyone who visited our booth had the chance to try PSC Tuscan Dream in a bread, spice, and oil station, and we received an overwhelmingly positive response from everyone who enjoyed a free sample.

At our booth, we blended PSC Tuscan Dream with extra virgin olive oil and served it alongside eight different toppings, including a variety of vinegars, parmesan, and chili flakes. This sample station allowed visitors to experiment with the blend and experience its depth of flavor and adaptability first-hand. In a special recipe tasting event, Chef Marc Dix presented this new blend to showcase its flavor and share its vast potential for culinary creativity.

Attendees reported that they were pleasantly surprised by the blend’s “spicy kick” and “bold flavor”, and were excited to hear that PSC Tuscan Dream pairs beautifully with seafood recipes. Some liked that this blend is “on trend with hot oil blends” and that the blend itself is salt-free. And others mentioned they looked forward to recreating our simple oil recipe at home.

We were especially happy to see PSC Tuscan Dream well-received by our vegan and vegetarian visitors, who pointed out that they’re always looking for new and exciting ways to season veggies and tofu.

Throughout NPEW, we had so many engaging conversations about this blend, and we are more confident than ever that PSC Tuscan Dream will inspire endless creativity in the kitchen. We look forward to seeing its versatility shine now that it is available to our PSC customers!

Team Takeaways

After attending NPEW 2024, our team sat down to discuss what we observed at NPEW in relation to industry trends and unexpected flavor combinations. Here are the highlights:

• Technology: We noticed more companies in this space embracing technology and influencer culture on social media
• Specialty Ingredients: More specialty ingredients were represented at NPEW this year. For example: hatch chilies and mushrooms.
• Flavor Trends: The spicy food trend is alive and well! We also noticed fruit and spice combinations, as well regional flavors, such as Hawaiian, Mediterranean, and Canadian.
• Marketing: There’s an obvious trend toward “silly” naming conventions and unique packaging options.
• Booth Design: The booths that stood out the most were the ones with interactive activities such as photo booths, spin the wheel and win a prize, and product giveaways.
• Attendance: This year’s attendance seemed much higher than it was in the past years.
• Manufacturing: Our team received many questions about the value of working with a U.S. Spice Manufacturer. We were excited to talk about our full-service spice capabilities, and our unique ability to supply high quality spices and oversee the entire manufacturing process, from raw material to finished product.

We had so much fun working together outside of the office, creating excitement around PSC, and telling our story. We are especially excited about all the new connections we made during NPEW, and the promise of potential collaborations ahead.

If you are new to our extended PSC family, we want to welcome you, and encourage you to stay connected, as we pride ourselves in offering a balance of educational content, opportunities to connect online through discussions and events, and creative content to keep you inspired.

Closing Thoughts About NPEW 2024

It’s been a pleasure connecting with you all in person at NPEW 2024. Thank you for your time and support, and for making this event truly unforgettable. As we all return home, we intend to nurture the relationships we formed at NPEW, and we look forward to many more experiences together.

A huge thank you to Chef Marc for his wonderful energy throughout the event, endless enthusiasm for PSC Tuscan Dream, and his helping hands that made this year a success!

To relive the best moments of NPEW and dive deeper into what was showcased, we invite you to follow along on our social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook). We will be reminiscing through photos, offering our insights, and updating our community about future events, product launches, and upcoming PSC projects and initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and made this event such a success. Together, we can continue to push the boundaries of flavor in the food industry.

See you next year!

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Chef Marc is a renowned chef and PSC fan favorite and we are thrilled to welcome him to our booth.

The Genesis of PSC Tuscan Dream

We wanted to create a blend that was versatile across all types of cuisine, and that could be used as a base for hot Italian cooking oil and chili oil. We measured, taste tested, and blended until we created PSC Tuscan Dream.

This sensational blend is a mix of key spices and herbs, including oregano, thyme, rosemary, red chilis, garlic, onion, lemon, and pepper. The combination of bright citrus, aromatic herbs, and savory spices makes PSC Tuscan Dream flavorful, versatile, and classic. It is the perfect seasoning for a variety of dishes, particularly in Greek, Italian, and Mediterranean -style foods, and contributes beautifully to various oil mixtures.

Meet Chef Marc Dix

Chef Marc grew up in Los Angeles and is now a resident of Redondo Beach, CA. He is a classically trained R&D Chef who graduated from the L.A. Culinary Institute in 1999 and has logged over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Holding titles such as General Manager, Head Chef, R&D Chef, and Proprietor, Chef Marc is an expert in his field.

We have collaborated with Chef Marc Dix on several past projects, and we greatly value his rich expertise, passion for the culinary arts, and charismatic and creative approach.

Chef Marc is excited about helping us showcase PSC Tuscan Dream because it is a highly versatile blend. As a chef, he loves to take simple, natural ingredients and adapt them in new and exciting ways. He is eager to help us demonstrate the potential of this blend at NPEW.

Showcasing PSC Tuscan Dream at NPEW

At NPEW, Chef Marc will be joining us at our booth to present PSC Tuscan Dream in a bread, spice, and oil station. This recipe tasting will offer you the opportunity to try it for yourself in an olive oil base alongside a variety of vinegars, parmesan, and chili flakes.

In a special presentation, Chef Marc will guide you through his process for adapting simple ingredients like PSC Tuscan Dream into various applications. Throughout this event, Chef Marc will explore the power and possibilities of spices and herbs in food production, and will empower you to add vibrant flavor to any dish using our spices.

This recipe tasting will be taking place at NPEW on March 14th from 10am-4pm at Booth #376 (Hall A). Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss this flavor-packed event!

Explore the Possibilities of PSC Tuscan Dream

If you are able to attend our recipe tasting at NPEW, you’ll learn that PSC Tuscan Dream is more than just a spice blend. It is a foundation for culinary creativity.

This product shines as the base seasoning for marinades for chicken or fish, dressings, and bread and chip dips. PSC Tuscan Dream can even be dusted over pasta, or baked into bread for a fragrant, warm, and citrusy pop of flavor. We are confident this blend will inspire creativity in the kitchen, and can’t wait to see what you make with it.

The only limit is your imagination.

We look forward to seeing you at our booth, learning about your company goals and challenges, offering you a sample of our featured seasoning, and connecting with you over our shared passion for natural foods and flavors at NPEW.

Mark your calendars for our featured recipe tasting event with Chef Marc Dix on March 14th from 10am-4pm at Booth #376 (Hall A). In the meantime, follow along on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for behind the scenes content and live updates from NPEW.

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Both SCIFTS and NPEW offer a platform to showcase our products, network with industry leaders, share insights about the latest market trends, and meet with others who are equally passionate about food and flavor. We look forward to each of these prominent industry events every year because they offer incredible opportunities to connect with the greater food industry and our community.

About SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo

This event celebrates the advancement of food science and supports scholarship funds for food science programs. SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo is packed with decision makers and innovators, and boasts the largest number of ingredient suppliers represented under one roof.

What: SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo
When: March 12, 2024 3:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove, CA

We hope you’ll join us in participating in this renowned event.

About Natural Products Expo West (NPEW)

NPEW is the largest exhibition of natural and organic products, designed to bring together food industry professionals that celebrate natural foods and flavors. We look forward to attending NPEW every year, and take pride in providing an exciting and engaging experience for all show attendees. This year, we are offering a special recipe tasting with Chef Marc Dix (more on that below).

What: Natural Products Expo West (NPEW)
When: March 14 -16, 2024
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Booth: #376 Hall A

Make sure to stop by our booth to take advantage of our offerings and connect with our team.

Attend a Recipe Tasting with Chef Marc Dix at NPEW

This year at NPEW, we will be joined by renowned chef and PSC fan-favorite, Chef Marc Dix, who will be showcasing his expertise with a special recipe tasting at our booth. In his presentation, Chef Marc will explore the power and possibilities of spices and herbs in food production and will empower you to add vibrant flavor to any dish, without compromising nutrition.

Delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated. As products with health and wellness benefits continue to gain popularity in 2024, more and more consumers are reaching for options with fewer ingredients and minimal processing. We expect to see this trend take center-stage this year at NPEW, and are excited to showcase how food manufacturers can add flavor naturally using our high quality spices and herbs.

Join us on March 14th at 2PM on at Booth #376 (Hall A) for Chef Marc’s recipe tasting, and learn how you can create a delicious, flavor-packed appetizer with just a few heart-healthy, naturally vegan ingredients (that you probably already have).

We hope to see you at SCIFTS and NPEW!  If you are planning to attend, make sure to stop by our booth. There, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with our team of experts face to face about all things spices and herbs.

For live updates and exclusive content from the shows, make sure to follow us on our social media channels!

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