Qingdao Jixing Food Co., Ltd.

If you've been in the peanut butter business long enough, you've heard them all. From "peanut butter is unhealthy" to "oil separation means it's gone bad." Some of these myths have been around for decades. Others are new rumors spreading online. But for B2B buyers, food manufacturers, and brand owners, understanding the facts matters — because what you believe about peanut butter affects what you source, what you sell, and what your customers trust. Here are five of the most common peanut butter myths — and the truth behind each one.

This month, we shipped two more containers of peanut butter to Honduras. Our customer there is a distributor supplying major supermarket chains across the country. This is our fourth year working together – and every year, their order volume has grown.

Introduction Peanut butter is a globally popular food product, cherished by consumers worldwide for its rich nutritional value and distinctive flavor. However, in recent years, foreign material complaints concerning peanut butter products have occurred from time to time across international markets. From hair and plastic fragments to metal shavings and glass pieces, various types of foreign matter not only compromise consumer experience but may also trigger food safety incidents and brand reputation crises. Effectively preventing and controlling foreign material contamination risks throughout the entire peanut butter production chain has become a common challenge facing the industry.

As temperatures rise, many buyers ask the same question: “Do I need a refrigerated container for peanut butter during summer shipping?” The short answer is: No, you don’t. Peanut butter is a shelf-stable product that travels perfectly well in standard containers. Here’s why, and what you need to know to keep your shipment safe during hot weather.

If you think peanut butter is just "peanuts ground into paste," you're not wrong – but you're missing about 30 steps. At Qingdao Jixing Food, our production process involves more than 30 distinct stages, from raw material receiving to finished product shipping. Each step exists for a reason. Each one adds a layer of safety, consistency, or quality that ultimately ends up in your jar. Here's a look at what actually happens – and why it matters for your business.

Peanut butter has come a long way from being just a pantry staple. Today, it's a global phenomenon—and one of the most dynamic categories in the food industry. For B2B buyers, food manufacturers, and brand owners, understanding where the peanut butter market is heading is essential to making smart sourcing decisions. Here's what you need to know.