Spicing Things Up for Christmas and Getting Ahead of the Festive Curve

Whilst spring is in full swing and we’ve now eaten our Easter Eggs, we know that our wholesale customers are getting prepped for the festive season and now is the time to discuss the popular products for the biggest retail season of the year.

We have been global botanical merchants for over 140 years, and a trusted partner of manufacturers in animal feed, herbal products, cosmetics, health and wellness, pharmaceuticals and supplements, food and beverages and crafts, so we know what we are talking about when it comes to what products will be in demand! We have compiled our top five festive products for the Christmas season.

Key products;

Star Aniseed

With its distinctive star shape and warm, liquorice-like flavour, is ideal for mulled wine mixes, festive teas, and baking. Its striking appearance also makes it a popular choice for decorative wreaths, seasonal centrepieces and potpourri. It can also be used in herbal remedies as it contains an impressive breakdown of bioactive properties.

Cinnamon Sticks

Can be used whole, crushed, ground or even distilled into an essential oil for fragrances and scented candles, or a food grade oil for culinary and drinks recipes. It’s used to flavour hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. It’s also used as a warming, delicious spice in both sweet and savoury recipes, including baked goods.

Cloves

Known for their bold aroma and warm spice, cloves are widely used in Christmas hams, spiced drinks, and festive desserts. Their strong scent also makes them ideal for scented sachets and decorative displays.

Cassia sticks

Are a close relative of cinnamon, cassia sticks provide a robust, sweet-spicy flavour perfect for mulled wine kits, Christmas cakes, and festive confections. They also add an attractive touch to seasonal décor and packaging.

Orange Slices

Are vibrant and perfect for both edible garnishes and food and craft decorative purposes. From garnishing festive drinks to enhancing handmade wreaths and table settings, dried orange slices offer versatility and visual appeal.

Why Choose Joseph Flach & Sons?

• Quality Assurance – Our ingredients are carefully sourced to ensure consistency and quality. You can read more about our commitment to quality
• Bulk Availability – We supply products in wholesale quantities to match your production scale.
• Expertise – With over a century of experience, we understand production lead times and supply chain demands of seasonal production.

Preparing for Christmas

Don’t leave it too late. Timing is crucial when planning seasonal production, let our experienced team advise on stock levels, lead times, deliveries and calling stock off to help ensure your production runs smoothly throughout Q3 and Q4.

For more information or to place an order, contact our sales team on +44 (0)1733 371221 or email us at sales@josephflach.netmatters-test.co.uk.