There are many economical and practical benefits to buying herbs and spices in bulk. In this blog, you’ll learn about the advantages of buying in bulk, and how to find a reliable bulk spice supplier for your business.
What Are Bulk Spices?
Bulk spices are spices purchased in larger quantities that are not packaged in retail jars or containers. While bulk spices can be sourced through various channels, including online retailers, we recommend buying directly from a spice manufacturer. This ensures you get the best prices and access to the freshest, highest quality bulk herbs and spices.
Buying spices in bulk can be a cost-effective and sustainable choice for any food business.
4 Benefits of Buying Spices and Herbs in Bulk
Below, we’ve outlined four major benefits of buying bulk herbs and spices.
1. Cost Savings
When you buy pre-packaged spices in a jar or container, you are paying a premium for the packaging. But when you buy bulk spices, you pay primarily for the product itself. Bulk orders unlock bulk pricing which creates significant savings over time. Not only is the cost per unit lower, bulk orders also streamline the process of purchasing and receiving orders, saving you valuable time and resources.
At PSC, we offer long term contract options that provide even more savings for our bulk customers.
2. Environmental Benefits
Purchasing wholesale spices and herbs in bulk requires less packaging as well as fewer shipments. These factors make ordering in bulk a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option.
3. Customization and Variety
Reputable spice manufacturers often offer a wider range of spices and custom blends that might not otherwise be available through retail. This can be particularly advantageous if you need to purchase unique or specific spice blends in bulk.
4. Assurance and Flexibility
Buying spices in bulk streamlines the ordering process and makes it easy to stay stocked up on the spices you use the most. Keeping a reserve of your most essential spices also protects you from short term supply chain disruptions and fluctuating market prices.
Storing Bulk Spices
In accordance with best practices for spice storage, make sure your bulk herbs and spices are tightly sealed in an airtight container, and stored in a cool, dry, dark place; above ground and away from the wall.
When they are stored properly, bulk ground spices can stay fresh for up to one year. Whole bulk spices can stay fresh for even longer.
Contact your Pacific Spice sales rep if you have any questions about proper spice storage.
Choosing A Reliable Bulk Supplier
When selecting a reliable bulk supplier for herbs and spices, we recommend choosing a spice manufacturer like Pacific Spice. Because we manufacture in-house and put our products through extensive microbiological, chemical, and organoleptic testing, we are pleased to provide you with the highest quality, safest, and freshest product on the market.
Buying directly from a spice manufacturer offers many benefits. This keeps the supply chain efficient and eliminates the need for a middleman, which saves you money and gives you access to fresher, higher quality products. In addition, we provide a number of helpful services which include formulating and producing custom blends, which can also be purchased in bulk.
We carry a wide range of products, including an extensive library of specialty spices and spice blends from around the world, as well as organic spices and herbs (that aren’t often available in retail stores). As a Certified Organic supplier, we are also proud to offer bulk organic spices and herbs.
When selecting a reliable bulk supplier, there are six key considerations:
- Are they a U.S. Spice Manufacturer? Buying from a U.S. based company ensures the integrity of the product, freshness, and compliance with U.S. safety regulations.
- Do they have a formal qualification process for suppliers? A reputable and high-quality spice company should have a formal vetting process of all their suppliers to ensure food safety and quality.
- Do they focus on quality? Quality product translates to freshness in flavor, appearance, and shelf-life.
- Do they uphold best practices for quality and safety? Verify that your spice supplier adheres to GMP and HACCP programs and is SQF certified and adheres to all safety regulations. Information should be readily available on their website. Here is a list of our safety regulations and certifications.
- Do they have expertise? A reputable spice company should have long-standing relationships, and be able to provide an expert level of knowledge to help you confidently make decisions about your business.
- Do they offer comprehensive services? From spice manufacturing, to blend development and production, to a wide range of bulk, foodservice and retail packaging options, the company you choose should be able to support your growth.
We are proud to say we fit all of this criteria. As a spice manufacturer, we are pleased to offer bulk spices and herbs to food businesses, culinary professionals, and anyone who uses spices in large quantities. For more about our safety qualifications, please read, “Safety and Quality: The Gold Standard”. And to talk to a sales associate about our bulk options, please fill out the contact form on our website to get started!