Resources

Ingredient insights & sourcing guides

Practical guides on bulk food and pet food ingredients — applications, sourcing and formulation help from the APS Phoenix team.

June 2026

Food Ingredients: Legumes, Grains and Seeds for Reliable Supply

How a legumes, grains and seeds portfolio — chickpeas, mung beans, flaxseed, chia and soybeans — supports food manufacturers with consistent bulk supply.

May 2026

Potato Protein: More Than a Protein Source

Potato protein is a highly functional ingredient — digestibility, amino-acid profile, low residual starch and texture — not just a way to hit a protein number.

April 2026

Sourcing Bulk Pulses and Beans: A B2B Buyer's Guide

What B2B buyers should check when sourcing bulk chickpeas, kidney beans, mung beans and other pulses — quality, certifications and supply.

March 2026

Beyond a Single Function: How Multifunctional Ingredients Simplify Formulation

An ingredient can serve more than one function. See how tapioca acts as both energy source and structural agent — simplifying formulations and cutting components.

February 2026

Plant-Based Proteins for Pet Food: Pea, Potato and Pumpkin Seed

Compare pea, potato and pumpkin seed protein for grain-free and premium pet food, and what to check when sourcing plant proteins in bulk.

January 2026

Tomato Pomace for Pet Food: Upcycled Fiber with a Story

Tomato pomace is a natural, upcycled fiber and antioxidant-positioned ingredient for extruded pet food — and how to source it consistently.

December 2025

Natural Vegetable Juices, Purees and Concentrates for Clean Labels

Natural color and flavor for food and beverage from NFC juices and vegetable purees — clean-label alternatives to synthetic additives.