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John Gilbert Cultivates Authentic Relationships as Bremer’s Greater Detroit Territory Manager

Bremer Ingredients is excited to welcome John Gilbert as the company’s new Territory Manager for the Greater Detroit Area. With years of experience in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, and utilities, John brings a strong work ethic and diverse perspective to this position. John’s career has introduced him to places and experiences alike, but he’s now drawn to Bremer’s strong foundation and genuine customer relationships.

Building on Bremer’s Company Values in Sales

John’s natural passion for people and excitement for tackling new challenges made him a perfect fit as the Greater Detroit Territory Manager at Bremer. As he interacts with prospective and existing clients in his role, John cultivates authentic relationships by taking the time to truly educate himself on each client’s company and their specific business needs. Approaching each interaction with authenticity, John’s main focus is trying to help a customer instead of forcing a sale. John values Bremer’s person-first relationships by being consistent, as well as showing customers commitment and sincerity.

Looking Towards The Future of Bremer

With a bright future ahead of him at Bremer, John is enthusiastic about additional success and the continued strength he can bring to the company. He is excited to identify new business opportunities and expand market research for the ingredient industry. Making an impact not only at Bremer but also on the businesses Bremer serves is a driving force of John’s motivation as the Greater Detroit Territory Manager.

Discover Authentic Partnerships with Bremer

 At Bremer, we care about people. For more information about our services and how we can meet your bulk ingredient needs, contact us. Our team is always looking to connect and start a lasting, meaningful relationship.

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The Value of Shipping & Handling Organic Ingredients

Organic products are growing in popularity, and more buyers are becoming aware of why they should choose organic ingredients. At Bremer Ingredients, we’re proud to be officially certified to handle and ship organic bulk ingredient products. With this certification, we now supply organic flour, organic oil, and organic wholesale vinegar to bulk ingredient buyers. Learn about organic products, certifications, and the benefits of going organic to determine if organic bulk ingredients may be right for your needs.

What are Organic Products?

Organic products are products free from certain chemicals and additives that can be found in other non-organic foods. Non-organic products may contain synthetic chemicals and genetically modified components to make the products last longer or grow in certain environments. Organic products eliminate human-made pesticides and fertilizers, so they grow naturally, provide more nutrition, and support self-sustaining resources on organic farms.

 Why is an Organic Certification Required?

 If you’re growing, handling, or distributing foods, there are strict standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to guarantee organic products are up to the standards to officially be labeled as organic. At Bremer, we value quality and integrity when distributing bulk ingredients. Becoming formally certified to handle our new organic flour, oil, and vinegar products guarantees our buyers are receiving quality, organic bulk ingredients.

Why Buy Organic Ingredients?

Organic ingredients can be of interest to many buyers for a wide variety of reasons. Buyers looking for less processed ingredients to eliminate the chances of human-made pesticides and chemicals may find appeal in buying organic. If you’re a buyer looking to improve sustainability practices, buying bulk organic ingredients can help achieve this goal due to the self-sustaining environmental benefits of organic agriculture. Research also suggests that organic products contain more nutrients compared to non-organic products, including antioxidants and vitamins. The preferences of buyers can also come into play, as some believe organic ingredients create a better taste and freshness than non-organic products.

Find & Request Organic Ingredients in Bulk at Bremer

Have organic products sparked your interest? Find our newly listed organic flour, oil, and vinegar, and contact us to get started with buying bulk organic ingredients. Looking for something organic that’s not currently on our list? Connect with our team to request those ingredients, and we’re happy to find an ingredient solution for your needs in the meantime.

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The Best of Bread Flour & When to Choose it Over All-Purpose Flour

There are many types of flours to consider when baking in small batches or in bulk. For the best of breads, bread flour is an important ingredient to distinguish when it comes to quality and customer satisfaction. From bakeries to restaurants to at-home cooking, using a high quality bread flour ensures that your bread-based products bake into a satisfactory result. Learn more about the variety of bread flour, what makes it different from all-purpose flour, and how to choose one that works best for your needs.

What is Bread Flour?

Bread flour is a special type of flour made specifically for the purpose of making bread-based recipes. The ingredients of bread flour include a high-protein content and an increased amount of gluten. Typically, it is a white flour that is milled from hard red spring wheat grains, which are specific grains that contain a higher gluten content. The higher gluten and protein contents in the bread flour results in a flour that produces more structure and a better chew for a quality bread product.

Types of Bread Flour

Bread flour can be found in a variety of types. At Bremer Ingredients, a highly popular bread flour choice includes the bulk winona flour, due to its great fermentation and machining tolerance. Other exceptional choices include artisan bread flour and King Midas. Each different type of bread flour allows for varying results. For example, artisan bread creates a pleasant aroma and flavor, and results in a crustier, crisper bread with a softer inside. The unbleached winona flour – known as a durable bulk flour – is used for this product due to its premium quality and strength. Discover the variety of Bremer’s bread flours to find the option that works best for your bulk ingredient needs.

Bread Flour vs All-Purpose Flour

There are many distinct differences between bread flour and all-purpose flour. All-purpose flour is good to use for a wide range of baked goods, commonly known as H&R (hotel and restaurant) flour. All-purpose flour is the better choice for simple, tender baked goods like cookies, biscuits, or as a thickening agent for sauces and gravies. However, it lacks the high protein and gluten content that bread flour consists of to make quality bread, pizza dough, pretzels, and more. Bread flour creates a more structured, chewy texture, while all-purpose flour results in flakey, tender texture that is not sustainable for some types of dough.

Discover Quality Bread Flour at Bremer

When you’ve chosen bread flour for your baking needs, purchase bulk bread flour at Bremer for guaranteed quality and satisfaction. In need of all-purpose flour, pastry flour, or gluten alternatives instead? Be sure to check out the other types of bulk flours offered at Bremer for all of your flour needs.

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Bremer Welcomes Doug Shetterly as Purchasing Manager

“I’m driven to make a difference,” says Doug Shetterly, who started with Bremer on August 24, 2020, filling the role of Purchasing Manager. “A difference to and for our suppliers, and to and for Bremer.”

To make a difference, Shetterly knows the key lies in creating strong relationships. “Building relationships, especially with suppliers, is what I really enjoy, and one of the things I’m looking forward to doing here at Bremer.”

With a strong professional purchasing background spanning 35 years, Shetterly also knows commodities. “Most of my career was in the automotive industry, so a lot of steel, plastics, and electronics. Flour, salt, sugar… these are also commodities,” says Shetterly, explaining how his experience translates to foodservice.

Based on his experience, he already knows what’s important to Bremer customers, “Yes, it’s pricing, but it’s also more than that. It’s our ability to have the food ingredients they need, in the quantity they need, and deliver them on time. It’s also our flexibility with orders and deliveries, because their businesses change and so do their needs.

Regarding learning about the foodservice industry, Shetterly is looking forward to “seeing the process of how everything is made,” and understanding the ins and outs of food-based commodities, including, “how Mother Nature can impact not only production, but also the taste and quality of an item.” For these reasons, he is excited to spend more time in the field, meeting suppliers.

“Doug is hands on and very willing to get involved, which is one of the reasons we’re glad to have him,” says Todd Bustard, Acting General Manager, Bremer Authentic Ingredients. “We’re excited about the experience he brings from larger companies, and how he’ll leverage that to make a positive difference for Bremer.”

Shetterly is replacing Tim Malefyt, the previous Purchasing Manager who is retiring after 15 years at Bremer. Malefyt spent his career at Bremer building a strong network of valued suppliers. While he certainly will be missed, Malefyt has passed Bremer’s key to success on to Shetterly. “We really go the extra mile to service our customers, from the beginning of the order process all the way through to delivery, including using our own drivers and equipment,” notes Malefyt. “Now it is Doug’s turn to help carry that legacy on, and I have every confidence in him.”

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