Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Royal Grove Foods different from other spreads? 

At Royal Grove Foods, we make jams with ripe fruits and wholesome vegetables that are slow roasted and lightly sweetened with organic dates. Our in-house chef is always thinking of new and creative no sugar added fruit and vegetable pairings. We can't be more unique than that.

What’s the difference between a jam and Royal Grove Foods’ spreads?

Did you know that the FDA requires 55%+ sugar to be classified as a ‘jam’, ‘jelly’, or ‘preserve’? While the FDA decrees that a true “jam” must be at least 55% sugar, we’ve decided to topple that sugar throne. At Royal Grove Foods, we craft no-sugar-added fruit & vegetable spreads that lean on the natural sweetness of fiber-rich dates—never cane sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Think of Royal Grove Foods as a nutritious twist on your favorite jam, resulting in a spoonful of flavor that fuels you rather than spiking your blood sugar.

What does "Locally Sourced" mean at Royal Grove Foods?

At Royal Grove Foods, we support local agriculture grown by farms in the Tri-State area. For each jam, at least 51% of the ingredients utilize locally grown produce, or are sourced within a 400-mile radius of our kitchen.

Besides spreading it on bread, what else can Royal Grove Foods' spreads pair with?  

• Make a jamming smoothie by blending our spreads with milk, and yogurt. We'll bring the fruit and the vegetables, but you are welcome to add more!

• Use it as a simple pancake or waffle topping.

• Make a simple jam tart by filling individual pastry tartlets with our spreads.

• Visit our recipe page for more recipes.

What is the shelf life for each spread?

 Our jams are shelf stable for up to one year, unopened. But, let's be honest, it'll never last that long. Check best by dates listed on the bottom of the jar, and refrigerate after opening. 

What are the ingredients you avoid putting in your spreads?

No artificial dyes or color enhancers. No refined cane sugar or corn syrup. No sugar alcohols or sneaky artificial sweeteners. No chemical preservatives or stabilizers.

Instead, we lean on local and even upcycled fruits and veggies so, expect a little seasonal color variation from batch to batch. Our products are sweetened naturally with fiber-rich dates and packed into recyclable glass. Every jar is overflowing with real fruit & vegetable goodness that’s better for you—nothing else standing in the way of spoon-ready joy.

Do Royal Grove Foods’ products need to be refrigerated?

Once opened, Royal Grove Foods’ products must be refrigerated.

Where can I buy Royal Grove Foods’ products in bulk?

If you’re looking for Royal Grove Foods wholesale, fill out our request form here, or email us at info@royalgrovefoods.com.