Butternut Squash

Our customers use butternut squash because of its natural sweetness, smooth texture, and strong nutritional profile. It is commonly processed into purees, soups, sauces, and baby foods, where its creamy consistency helps improve mouthfeel without the need for added fats or artificial thickeners. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it versatile for both savory and sweet applications, while its bright orange color enhances visual appeal. Butternut squash is also rich in vitamins like A and C, as well as fiber, supporting health-focused marketing claims. In addition, it can be produced and stored in shelf-stable forms, making it practical for large-scale manufacturing and consistent product formulation.

Butternut Squash can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Butternut Squash is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Butternut Squash in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Butternut Squash grow in the Southern hemisphere from March to May, and in the Northern hemisphere from September to November.

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About Butternut Squash

A Modern Heirloom

Butternut squash is a type of winter squash that has a tan outer skin and bright orange flesh. It has a bulbous base containing seeds and a long neck of solid flesh. The squash is believed to have originated in the Americas and is now widely grown in warm climates around the world. It has a firm texture when raw and becomes soft and smooth when cooked. Butternut squash is typically harvested in the fall and can be stored for long periods due to its hard skin and low moisture content, making it a durable and widely available vegetable.

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