Orlando, FL-based Spice World grows its domestic garlic in California. In late July, Director of Purchasing and Marketing Louis Hymel said the company’s California harvest is under way.

“We are currently in full harvesting, grading and packing swing in California,” said Hymel. “As it has been for the past few years, garlic demand is very strong and continues to grow, making this new harvest even more welcomed.”

He explained that garlic enjoyed a record high market in the past year, and has now leveled off somewhat.

Orlando, FL-based Spice World grows its domestic garlic in California, and is well-known for its Squeeze products.“Our domestic crop looks really good, but other garlic growing areas of the world are also reporting good crops,” he noted. “This could affect supply and demand going forward, but the market continues to be strong and demand is always growing.”

He also pointed out that production costs, in addition to many other operational costs, continue to increase every year. Therefore, even with increased supplies, the market has many factors that should keep it strong.

Spice World supplies both conventional and organic product to a wide range of customer categories, including retail, wholesale, foodservice and industrial operators.

Several years ago, the company made a big splash when it introduced its now widely recognized Squeeze Garlic. Following on the heels of the product’s success, it launched Squeeze Ginger a couple of years ago.

The company became certified organic more than a decade ago and began distributing its organic line, which has grown continually every year. The Squeeze products are now also available in organic options.

“We cover an entire range of garlic items with a full range of pack sizes,” said Hymel. “Market demand is always moving toward value added items, which is our specialty.”

As a progressive company, Spice World continues to increase its garlic production every year.

Spice World is known across the nation for its wide range of products, including jarred spices and herbs. And it continually explores new value-added ideas and ways to increase its efficiencies and sustainable methods.

As harvesting was still underway in late July, Hymel explained that although the company’s acreage has increased, it takes some time for a final percentage of increased pounds to be assessed.

Spice World acknowledges that the land has given the company a remarkable gift, and it is making sure it returns the favor.

The company uses recyclable material in all possible cases. It has redesigned its packaging made with green technology that is saving more than 4,000 trees, 500 barrels of oil and 800 cubic yards of landfill every year. Its coast to coast processing plants helps reduce fuel consumption, and the state of the art processing results in more efficient operations.

“We sow the seeds of change, sustainability and accountability—so we can all have a healthier future,” said Hymel.

“We’re doing everything possible to be socially responsible and eco-friendly, and there are always improvements in the works at Spice World to increase our efficiencies and sustainability practices.”

The company is also progressive when it comes to helping its retail partners to display its products.

“We offer many different types of displays and point of purchase materials,” said Hymel. “Our programs fulfill every merchandiser’s request.”