Sweet Potato

Our customers use sweet potatoes because of their natural sweetness, vibrant color, and strong nutritional profile, making them highly versatile in both sweet and savory products. Sweet potatoes are commonly processed into purees, flours, fries, and snack ingredients, which are used in baked goods, baby foods, chips, and prepared meals. Their natural sugars help enhance flavor while reducing the need for added sweeteners, and their soft texture makes them effective for improving moisture and consistency. Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, vitamins—especially vitamin A—and antioxidants, supporting health-focused marketing claims. Additionally, their bright orange color enhances visual appeal, and their availability in shelf-stable and frozen forms makes them practical for large-scale manufacturing and consistent product formulation.

Sweet Potato can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Sweet Potato is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions.

Available As

We supply Sweet Potato in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Sweet Potatoes grow in the Southern hemisphere from July to September.

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About Sweet Potato

The Underground Treasure

Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that grow underground and belong to the species Ipomoea batatas. They are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Sweet potatoes have a thin skin that can range in color from brown to reddish-purple, and their flesh may be orange, white, or purple depending on the variety. They grow on trailing vines and thrive in warm climates with well-drained soil. The roots develop beneath the soil as the plant matures and are typically harvested several months after planting. Sweet potatoes are distinct from regular potatoes and are not closely related botanically.

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 Sweet Potato ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Sweet Potato is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato ingredients your products require.

Certifications

As a leader in sourcing organic ingredients, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure full traceability, sustainability and to ensure they comply with all international regulations for chemical residues and pesticides. We are Organic Certified and all our organic products are NOP certified and Kosher certified.

Brothers International Food Holdings is a proud member of the CUSTOMS – TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that partners with businesses to strengthen supply chain security and reduce risks, including terrorism. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov

All our products are Kosher and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified. We can supply all of our products with Organic Certification and, if required, unpasteurized purées and juices.

We have joined the global movement to protect the environment and improve lives for farmers and workers around the world. We help farmers in developing countries builds sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. Brothers International can assist you in sourcing Fair Trade Certified™ and Demeter (Bio-dynamic)™ ingredients.