Hanks Brokerage, Inc.

05/31/2026

Inside the Ingredient: Compound Flavors

Not all flavors are created equal.

Compound flavors are custom-built systems designed to deliver consistent taste, aroma, and performance across beverages, bakery, dairy, snacks, and more. From top notes to flavor release, every component is engineered for the final application.

✨ Strong flavor impact
⚙️ Built for processing stability
🎯 Customized for each formulation

Because great flavor is more than a single note—it’s a system.

05/29/2026

🤝 Partner Spotlight: Elevating Food Innovation with National Stabilizers, Inc. (NSI)

We are proud to partner with National Stabilizers, Inc. (NSI) to bring custom formulation and premium ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry!

With over 45 years of service excellence and BRGS Food Safety Certification, NSI specializes in product design for dairy, bakery, and plant-based applications. They are a premier full-service partner for small and medium-sized businesses:

✔️Custom Stabilizer Blends: Perfecting texture, machinability, and shelf-life—including specialized formulations
✔️Vast Ingredient Catalog: Sourcing clean-label gums, starches, sweeteners, and enzymes,
✔️End-to-End Capabilities: Offering expert R&D, accurate dry blending, custom co-packing, and rapid order fulfillment in under a week.

From margin improvement to solving complex texture challenges, NSI delivers personalized service and reliable quality.

05/23/2026

NEW VENDOR ALERT! Oh, honey... look who we just added to the Hanks lineup! 🍯🐝🎉

At Hanks, we are committed to connecting food manufacturers with the highest-quality functional ingredients on the market. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce our brand-new vendor partnership with Sweet Harvest Foods, a worldwide leader in natural sweeteners!

For food scientists and product developers, honey is the ultimate all-natural, clean-label sweetener—but maintaining supply chain integrity and absolute purity is critical. By bringing Sweet Harvest Foods into the Hanks family, we’re delivering a partner that sets the gold standard for industrial honey supply:

✅ Guaranteed Purity: Partnering with ISO 17025-certified laboratories, they utilize advanced C4 sugar testing to fully verify authenticity and completely prevent adulteration.

✅ Complete Supply Chain Traceability: From global apiaries to the final blend, their rigorous field-to-delivery tracking ensures unmatched transparency for your brand.

✅ Unmatched Operational Reliability: Operating out of GFSI and BRC "AA" rated facilities with a stellar on-time delivery record, plus custom-blending options (including Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified) to fit your exact specifications.

✅ Industrial Versatility: Available in liquid formats (totes, drums, pails) as well as free-flowing honey powders for seamless dry application handling.

Reach out to the Hanks team today to explore samples and solutions. ➡️ https://smpl.is/ajytw

05/23/2026

NEW VENDOR ALERT! Oh, honey... look who we just added to the Hanks lineup! 🍯🐝🎉

At Hanks, we are committed to connecting food manufacturers with the highest-quality functional ingredients on the market. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce our brand-new vendor partnership with Sweet Harvest Foods, a worldwide leader in natural sweeteners!

For food scientists and product developers, honey is the ultimate all-natural, clean-label sweetener—but maintaining supply chain integrity and absolute purity is critical. By bringing Sweet Harvest Foods into the Hanks family, we’re delivering a partner that sets the gold standard for industrial honey supply:

✅ Guaranteed Purity: Partnering with ISO 17025-certified laboratories, they utilize advanced C4 sugar testing to fully verify authenticity and completely prevent adulteration.

✅ Complete Supply Chain Traceability: From global apiaries to the final blend, their rigorous field-to-delivery tracking ensures unmatched transparency for your brand.

✅ Unmatched Operational Reliability: Operating out of GFSI and BRC "AA" rated facilities with a stellar on-time delivery record, plus custom-blending options (including Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified) to fit your exact specifications.

✅ Industrial Versatility: Available in liquid formats (totes, drums, pails) as well as free-flowing honey powders for seamless dry application handling.

Reach out to the Hanks team today to explore samples and solutions. ➡️ https://smpl.is/ajytx

05/20/2026

WE’RE HERE! 🥳 Our Hanks group is at the Texas Food Processors Association (TFPA) meeting in College Station! We can't wait to catch up with industry friends, support the next generation of Food Scientists, and learn about industry updates over the next couple of days!

05/18/2026

Innovation starts with the best ingredients. 🍇🌽

At MicroDried, they are redefining what it means to use dried fruits and vegetables. Thanks to their proprietary, patented Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV) technology, they gently dehydrate raw ingredients to preserve their natural integrity: leaving you with superior taste, vibrant color, intact cell structure, and robust nutrition.

✅ 100% Pure & Clean Label: Single-ingredient products with zero added sugars, colors, flavors, or preservatives.
✅ Certified Ready-to-Eat (RTE): No additional processing is required, making it easy to seamlessly integrate into your production lines.
✅ Field-to-Delivery Traceability: Full visibility into the supply chain for absolute peace of mind.
✅ Ultimate Versatility: Available in whole pieces, chewy or crunchy fragments, and coarse or fine powders to perfectly match your specifications.

Ready to innovate? Explore their varieties today: https://smpl.is/ajyqr

05/16/2026

Happy National BBQ Day! Building the Perfect BBQ Sauce: One Block at a Time 🧱🔥

Creating a legendary BBQ sauce formulation isn't a guessing game - it’s an architectural masterpiece. To build a profile that stands out on the shelf, you have to stack the right functional building blocks:

🔴 1. The Base Layer: Tomato paste or mustard to dictate the perfect texture, body, and initial color.
🔥 2. The Flavor Pillars: Layering precise savory notes, rich umami, and targeted smoke profiles for deep craveability.
📉 3. The Balance Beam: Smart sugar options and sugar-reduction technology that keeps 100% of the rich caramelization with a cleaner label.
🍋 4. The Vibrant Finish: A precise acid provider to deliver that essential "zip" that cuts through the sweetness!

Let's build something iconic. What's the missing block in your current formulation? Let's connect! 🛠️👇

05/15/2026

Looking for a seamless partner in food manufacturing? The Hanks Family of Companies has you covered from concept to creation.

Based right in the heart of the DFW metroplex at our 93,000 sq. ft. corporate facility, our sister companies work hand-in-hand to streamline your supply chain:

✔️ Advanced Spice Trading: High-quality bulk ingredient distribution and black pepper processing.
✔️ Valdez Spice: Expert custom blending, portion packaging, and in-house lab support.
✔️ Hanks Brokerage: Your link to technical sales, product development, and 30+ premier ingredient brands.

We love helping food brands grow and scale. Watch the brief overview below to learn more about our capabilities and roots as a proud second-generation family business!

A brief description of how all 3 Hanks businesses work together and share a 93,000 sq ft facility in Dallas, TX. The 3 businesses are Advanced Spice & Tradin...