Background:

• The Cascade Specialties (CSI) partnership began in 1993.  It is located in Boardman, Eastern Oregon in fertile "high desert" farmland and has a wealth of experience in US onion growing, processing and marketing.

• The CS focus is on specialty high solids & low bacti quality raw materials from which high quality powders and particulates are derived.

• The quality of Cascade's material is particularly appreciated by UK manufacturers of dry seasoning mixes.

• Onion Powders: XLB (<100k TVC & < 20% HWI) represents > 75% of total output.
• Onion Particulates: A full range of granulated and chopped onion at <250k TVC

• Low Micro Loading: Precise control of variety, planting, irrigation, harvesting, cleaning and storage of the onions means a very clean raw material which yields >75% product in XLB quality.
• Onion Variety:  CS' varietal selection program has produced a very white, high solids pungent strain perfect for dehydration.
• Traceability: CS' single harvest and store strategy allows full traceability from field to product batch.

• Snack seasonings: CS' XLB onion powder is perfect for the  low micro, pale colour & flavour intensity needed for snack seasonings.
• Light coloured and low heat-treatment savoury sauces & dry mixes make full use of CS' product benefits.
• Onion bottling: Tight bulk density control makes CS' products ideal for volume critical applications.

• CSI is certified by AIB to "Superior" standard.
• CSI also operate full HACCP /GMP /SSOP procedures
• CSI is certified to produce Kosher & organic products