Pumpkin
Our customers use pumpkin because of its natural sweetness, smooth texture, and strong nutritional profile, making it highly versatile across many products. Pumpkin is commonly processed into purees, powders, and canned forms, which are used in soups, baked goods, beverages, and baby foods. Its creamy consistency helps improve texture and mouthfeel without the need for added fats, while its mild, slightly sweet flavor works well in both sweet and savory applications. Pumpkin is also rich in vitamins—especially vitamin A—as well as fiber and antioxidants, supporting health-focused marketing claims. Additionally, its bright orange color enhances visual appeal, and its availability in shelf-stable forms makes it practical for large-scale manufacturing and consistent product formulation.
Pumpkin can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Cucurbita pepo
From Sacred Soup to Spiced Pie
The Brothers International
Quality Promise
Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Pumpkin is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Pumpkin of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.
Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.
Industry Glossery
A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology
Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.
