What bulk strawberry formats can PFVN, Inc. supply?

PFVN, Inc. supplies bulk strawberry ingredients in frozen formats, juice concentrate, NFC (not-from-concentrate) juice, powder, and puree through a network of qualified processors. Availability varies by crop year, origin, and processor program, with conventional and organic options depending on program.

How do buyers typically specify strawberry concentrate, puree, or NFC juice?

Buyers typically specify target °Brix/solids, pH/acidity range, flavor profile, color, clarified vs. pulpy style (for juices where applicable), microbiological limits, packaging format (drums/totes/cases), storage requirements, shelf-life targets, and documentation such as COA. Certifications like USDA Organic or Kosher may be available upon request depending on supplier program.

What are common applications for bulk strawberry ingredients?

Bulk strawberry ingredients are commonly used in RTD beverages and beverage blends, yogurt and dairy preparations, ice cream and frozen desserts, bakery fillings and glazes, confectionery flavor bases, and sauces or culinary applications requiring strawberry character.

All Strawberry formats in one page

Strawberry: Bulk Ingredients

We supply bulk Strawberry ingredients for food and beverage manufacturing through a network of leading processors. This page covers every available format for Strawberry — Frozen, Juice Concentrate, NFC Juice, Powder, Puree — with buyer-friendly guidance on specs, applications, and packaging.

Available formats

Frozen, Juice Concentrate, NFC Juice, Powder, Puree

Programs

Conventional & Organic options*

Use cases

Beverage • Dairy • Bakery • Culinary

*Availability depends on the specific item, crop year, origin, and processor program.

Strawberry product overview

Strawberry ingredients are widely used to deliver recognizable berry aroma and sweetness-acidity balance across beverages, dairy, bakery, and culinary systems. Concentrates and powders are often selected for logistics efficiency, while NFC and frozen formats can support a fresher sensory profile. Purees add body and authentic fruit character for premium applications.

Available formats

Frozen

Frozen fruit ingredient used to protect quality and provide year-round access to seasonal crops.

What buyers specify

Form (IQF, blocks, puree-frozen — varies by item)
Frozen chain requirements
Micro specs and lot traceability
Packaging and pallet configuration

Typical applications

Foodservice smoothies
Frozen desserts
Sauces and culinary applications
Low-heat processes to retain fresh notes

Juice Concentrate

A clarified or pulpy juice with water removed to increase soluble solids (°Brix). Available in different concentration levels depending on the item.

What buyers specify

Target °Brix (varies by fruit and program)
Acidity / pH range
Flavor profile and color
Clarified vs. pulpy where applicable
Micro limits and shelf-life expectations

Typical applications

RTD beverages and syrups
Flavor bases and blending
Sweetening + flavor adjustment
Fermentation inputs (where appropriate)

NFC Juice

Not-From-Concentrate single-strength juice, typically chilled or frozen to preserve a fresher sensory profile.

What buyers specify

Single-strength spec (solids, acidity)
Chilled vs. frozen logistics
Micro and shelf-life targets
Pulp level (if applicable)
Certifications (e.g., USDA Organic) where available

Typical applications

Premium beverages
Smoothie and dairy bases
Clean-label blends
Seasonal or origin-specific programs

Powder

Dehydrated fruit ingredient (e.g., spray-dried), used when you need low water activity and dry handling.

What buyers specify

Carrier system (if applicable) and flow properties
Solubility / dispersibility
Color and flavor intensity
Moisture and micro limits
Packaging and shelf-life targets

Typical applications

Instant beverage mixes
Dry blends and supplements
Bakery mixes
Seasoning systems and snacks
Natural color/flavor in dry formats

Puree

Whole fruit processed into a smooth ingredient. Some programs offer controlled particle size for consistent mouthfeel.

What buyers specify

Brix / solids and pH
Particle size / sieve spec (if needed)
Seed inclusion expectations (if applicable)
Color and flavor
Heat treatment (as applicable)

Typical applications

Smoothies
Yogurt fruit prep, ice cream variegates
Bakery fillings and glazes
Sauces, chutneys, marinades
Baby food and kids nutrition

Typical specifications (what to ask for)

Specs vary by format and program; this checklist helps your team align quickly.

Parameter	How it’s typically specified
Soluble solids (°Brix)	Set per format (concentrate vs. NFC vs. puree)
pH / acidity	Target range based on application and process
Color / flavor	Defined sensory profile; clarified vs. pulpy when applicable
Microbiology	Limits per program and intended use
Certifications	USDA Organic / Kosher / others upon request (where available)
Packaging	Drums / totes / other packs depending on format and supplier
Storage	Ambient/chilled/frozen depending on format

Applications

Common application paths for Strawberry ingredients include:

Beverages: RTD juices, nectars, lemonades, soda bases, functional drinks
Dairy: yogurt fruit prep, drinkable yogurt, ice cream and frozen desserts
Bakery: fillings, glazes, fruit inclusions, breakfast items
Confectionery: gummies, candies, syrups, flavor bases
Culinary: sauces, marinades, dressings, strawberry-forward desserts
Fermentation: cider/seltzer/wine adjuncts where applicable

Tip: Share your end product and processing conditions (heat, pH, shelf life). We’ll guide you to the best format and a buyer-friendly spec outline.

Packaging & storage guidance

Packaging: Drums and totes are common for concentrates, NFC, and purees; powders ship in lined cases or bags; frozen programs require frozen-capable packaging and palletization.

Storage: Concentrates may ship ambient, chilled, or frozen depending on item and program. NFC and frozen formats generally require cold chain.

Documentation: COA and supporting quality documents are typically available. If you need USDA Organic, Kosher, allergen statements, or additional testing, mention it in your inquiry.

Traceability: Industrial programs often include lot IDs and origin information; requirements vary by supplier.

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