Brusco Food Group is a UK-based food ingredients supplier with over 30 years of experience sourcing and supplying bulk herbs and spices to food manufacturers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators. The range covers more than 20 individual herbs and spices, available in ground, rubbed, whole seed, and powder formats, supplied in 10kg and 25kg packaging. The majority of the range is steam sterilised (SS), a heat treatment used as a microbiological risk control, making the ingredients suitable for a wide range of production applications.
Mixed herbs and Seasonings
As well as individual herbs and spices, customers can order bespoke blended seasoning solutions, allowing manufacturers to create a specific flavour profile to match a signature recipe. Pre-mixed blends reduce production stages and save time and resource.
Custom blends are used across a range of food industry sectors, including meat rubs for butchers, seasoning for snack manufacturers, and flavour development for ready meal producers. Brusco can also blend herbs and spices with Smart Salt®, a sodium reduction solution, to produce low-sodium rubs and seasoning mixes, helping manufacturers meet the UK Government’s sodium reduction targets
Herbs and Spices Importer
Our herbs and spices are imported from all over the world. As a herb and spices importer, we are constantly building relationships with trusted farms and producers, so we know the journey of each ingredient.
Building these relationships is key to providing our customers with great-tasting, high-quality herbs, and spices to add that all-important combination of flavours to recipes.
Quality and Food Safety
Brusco supplies heat-treated herbs and spices, the majority of which are steam sterilised (SS). Steam sterilisation is a physical microbiological control used to reduce bacterial contamination risk without the use of chemical treatments. This makes the range suitable for applications where microbial specifications are strict, including ready meal production and foodservice.
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Buy Herbs and Spices in Bulk
Brusco stocks bulk herbs and spices in a range of packaging types and sizes, allowing manufacturers to order multiple ingredients from a single supplier. All steam sterilised products are marked SS below.
| PRODUCT | FORMAT | PACKAGING | STEAM STERILISED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Rubbed | 10KG x 24 | Yes |
| Black pepper | 12, 18 & 60 MESH | 25KG x 25 | Yes |
| Cassia | Ground | 25KG x 40 | |
| Cayenne pepper | Ground 10-12,000 SHU | 25KG x 40 | |
| Chilli | Ground/crushed/whole SHU 20,000 – 45,000 | 25KG x 40 | Yes |
| Cinnamon | Ground | 25KG x 40 | |
| Coriander | Ground/seed | 25KG x 40 | Yes |
| Cumin | Ground/whole seed | 25KG x 40 | Yes |
| Garlic | Powder Minced 8/12, 20/40, 40/60 | 25KG | |
| Ginger | Ground Find out more information on our ginger range here. | 20KG | Yes |
| Mint | Rubbed | 10KG x 24 | Yes |
| Mixed herbs | Flakes | 10KG x 24 | Yes |
| Mixed spice | Ground | 25KG x 40 | Yes |
| Oregano | Ground/rubbed | 10KG x 27 | Yes |
| Paprika (sweet & smoked) | Ground: 60 & 100 ASTA | 25KG x 40 | Yes |
| Parsley UK | Flat leaf | 25KG x 24 | |
| Rosemary | Whole/cut | 10KG x 24 | Yes |
| Sage | Rubbed: 30 MESH | 10KG x 24 | Yes |
| Thyme | Ground/rubbed | 10KG x 24 | Yes |
| Turmeric | Ground | 25KG x 25 | Yes |
| White pepper | Ground | 25KG x 25 | Yes |
The Big Questions
Are Brusco’s herbs and spices steam sterilised? The majority of Brusco’s herbs and spices are steam sterilised (SS), a heat treatment used as a physical microbiological control. This is indicated in the product table above. Steam sterilised products are suitable for manufacturing applications with strict microbiological specifications.
Can Brusco create custom spice blends and seasonings? Yes. Brusco offers bespoke seasoning blends and custom spice mixes, tailored to a manufacturer’s specific flavour profile or recipe requirements. Blends can also incorporate Smart Salt® for sodium-reduced applications. Contact the Brusco team to discuss a custom blending requirement.
What is the minimum order quantity for bulk herbs and spices? Minimum order quantities vary by product. Please contact Brusco directly for specific MOQ information for your required ingredients.
Are Brusco’s herbs and spices suitable for ready meal production? Yes. The steam sterilised range is widely used in ready meal production, soups, stuffing mixes, meat alternatives, and spice blends. Brusco works with food manufacturers of all sizes to ensure ingredients meet their technical and production specifications.
Where does Brusco source its herbs and spices from? Brusco imports herbs and spices from farms and producers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company builds long-term relationships with trusted growers and maintains full traceability from farm to factory.
What certifications does Brusco hold for its herbs and spices? Brusco holds BRCGS AA Grade certification with zero non-conformances (2025). The company is also a Sedex member and works with Campden BRI. Organic variants are available in some categories.
What are the most common uses for bulk herbs and spices in food manufacturing? Bulk herbs and spices are used extensively in ready meal production, soups, stuffing mixes, meat rubs, snack seasoning, bakery flavouring, and spice blend manufacturing. Brusco supplies manufacturers across all of these sectors.
Sustainability Strategy
Brusco’s sourcing standards require suppliers to demonstrate sustainable farming practices. One of our key herb and spice suppliers has committed to combating the environmental impact of chemical fertilisers and deforestation, a concern for both soil fertility and local community health. They have established dedicated training programmes and on-farm support to help farmers transition to more sustainable cultivation methods. Brusco actively monitors supplier sustainability performance as part of its procurement process.
Why Brusco?
Brusco offers heat-treated herbs and spices, the majority of which are steam sterilised. This step is used as a control for micro-risks offering customers peace of mind.
Packaging
Applications
Soups
Ready meals
Stuffing mixes
Meat alternatives
Spice blends
Often purchased with
Garlic — garlic powder and minced garlic are frequently combined with herbs and spices in ready meal seasoning blends, marinades, and sauces.
Ginger — ground ginger is commonly used alongside warming spices such as cinnamon, coriander, and cumin in Asian-inspired and international flavour profiles.
Sauces, Chutneys, Mustards & Pastes — complementary to herb and spice seasoning in ready meals, foodservice applications, and retail food products.
Smart Salt® — Brusco’s sodium reduction solution, available to blend with herbs and spices to create low-sodium seasoning mixes.