Topic: Herbs & Spices


Dried Ingredients Food Manufacturing

The Impact of Dried Ingredients on Food Manufacturing

Food manufacturers are facing constant change—from shifting consumer preferences to supply chain challenges. Dehydrated ingredients offer stability, helping reduce waste, extend shelf life, and deliver consistent quality while supporting clean-label goals.

Soup Market Surge

Silva and the Soup Market Surge

Even though it isn’t typically thought of as a growth industry, the soup market is currently going through a bit of a boom. Projections show that the market will likely expand from $2.45 billion in 2025 to $5.35 billion by 2035. This expected surge in growth is being driven by a number of important trends, like the rising interest in plant-based foods and convenience meals.

Food Dye Ban

Federal Food Dye Ban: What You Need to Know

Big changes are coming to the food industry—eight synthetic dyes are on their way out. Discover how Silva’s plant-based ingredients can keep your products vibrant, stable, and ready for the clean-label future.

Plant Based Revolution

Dried Ingredients and the Plant-Based Revolution

Plant-based eating is no longer a niche trend—nearly 72 million U.S. households now identify as flexitarian. As demand grows for clean-label, meat-free options with authentic taste and texture, air-dried ingredients are proving essential for consistent flavor, vibrant color, and reliable performance. See how Silva’s dehydrated vegetables, herbs, and spices are helping plant-based food manufacturers create products that satisfy both consumers and production demands.

Condiments Seasonings

Heating Up: Current Trends in Condiments and Seasonings

Condiments and seasonings have evolved from simple flavor enhancers to essential components that define modern dishes. For food manufacturers, this evolution in preferences provides opportunities to develop exciting new products that bring the heat.

Herbs Flavorings

Herbs and Flavorings Make All the Difference

Rather than constantly reinventing the wheel, food producers often rely on tweaking formulations and ingredients to make a new product or an updated version of an older product. One of the ways to update or improve a recipe, of course, is to introduce different herbs and flavorings.

Trending Sauces Condiments

Adding Flare: Trending Sauces and Condiments

For high-end chefs in the most exclusive restaurants, sauces have long been the heroes of flavor. Rather than just an afterthought, these additions can actually be the star of the dish when done right and when done with the best ingredients.

Oregano Spice Benefits

Oregano: Flavorful and Healthy

Oregano is a versatile herb that brings an aromatic warmth to any dish it is added to. But beyond the interesting flavor profile of oregano, it also contains a variety of nutrients that are known to provide numerous health benefits.

Parsley Health Benefits

Parsley: More Than Just a Garnish

If you think of parsley as just a useless garnish, you’re probably not alone. The truth is, though, that parsley has a unique and cherished flavor while also being full of nutrients. Learn more about the nutritional value and health benefits of parsley.

Dill Weed Benefits

What Are the Health Benefits of Dill Weed?

If you ask the average American what dill weed is used for, they’re likely to say pickles. But dill is much more than just an additive for pickle brine or a garnish on cold soups. What may also be surprising to many people is that dill contains nutrients that offer a number of health benefits.

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