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Nationwide Organic Ingredient Supplier Services
Diversified Ingredients provides organic and NonGMO Project Verified ingredient sourcing for pet food, feed, and human food manufacturers across the United States. Diversified Ingredients is a wholesale organic and Non-GMO Project Verified ingredient supplier serving food, feed, and pet food manufacturers that require certified clean-label sourcing.
We are an organic ingredient supplier with nationwide reach. Our team has been sourcing ingredients since 1987, and we offer organic, NonGMO Project Verified, novel, and sustainable ingredient options as part of our broader portfolio.
Sourcing organic and natural ingredients carries real pressure. Certified organic crops are tighter supply than conventional. Identity-preserved documentation gets requested at audit. Supply chain disruptions hit harder when alternative options are limited. We get it. Our team has built our processor relationships and quality programs specifically to support customers with organic and natural ingredient needs.
Read more on our Ingredients page.
What an Organic Ingredient Supplier Does
An organic ingredient supplier sources, stores, ships, and documents certified organic and natural ingredients that food, feed, and pet food manufacturers use in clean-label and natural product lines. Our customers include:
- Natural and organic pet food brands
- Clean-label human food manufacturers
- Organic supplement and sports nutrition companies
- Natural beverage formulators
- Organic baby food and infant nutrition brands
- Specialty natural product co-manufacturers
Organic and Natural Ingredients We Distribute
- Grains and pulses: organic rice, organic oats, organic peas, organic barley, organic flax, organic ancient grains
- Proteins: organic plant proteins, organic eggs, organic dairy fractions
- Dried dairy: organic whey, organic milk powders, organic dairy blends through Preston Protein Products
- Specialty: NonGMO Project Verified options, novel and sustainable ingredients, functional ingredients
Available organic and NonGMO options shift with crop supply and market conditions.
Quality Assurance and Documentation
- FDA requirements
- USDA organic certification requirements
- FSVP compliance for imported items
- NonGMO Project Verified documentation
- SQF, BRC, and customer-specific audits
Director of Compliance Jennifer Bleicher leads regulatory and quality work. Read more on our Quality Assurance page.
Logistics, Warehousing, and Transloading
Our logistics services cover:
- Trucking and rail
- Transloading
- Warehousing
- Import, export, and ocean freight
Distribution centers operate in Pennsylvania (DI Meadville) and Missouri (IDS – Ingredient Distribution & Storage).
Our Divisions
- Preston Protein Products — dairy processing and drying since 1910, joined DI in 2020
- Riverside Rice — sources rice products from quality farms
- DI Meadville — rail transloading center in Pennsylvania
- IDS — transloading and distribution center in Missouri
Industries We Serve
- Natural and organic pet food manufacturers
- Clean-label human food and beverage companies
- Organic supplement brands
- Natural feed and forage producers
A Word About Our Reputation
Diversified Ingredients has built a strong reputation across the food manufacturing community as a reliable sourcing partner. Our experienced sales and operations teams focus on solving sourcing problems for buyers who need fast answers. Industry contacts describe us as professional and established. We are a trusted supply chain partner because we communicate clearly and follow through.
Sustainability and Community
Our sustainability work covers shifting freight from truck to rail when possible, supporting co-product recovery to reduce manufacturing waste, sourcing ingredients responsibly, and offering NonGMO Project Verified and organic options. Our community partners include Camp Rainbow, the Collin McAtee Charitable Fund, and the World Pediatric Council.
Industry Memberships
- U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
- American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI)
- American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)
- Pet Food Institute (PFI)
- USA Rice Federation
- AAFCO
Service Areas Nationwide
Our network reaches manufacturing operations across the country:
- Northeast: New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Pittsburgh
- Southeast: Charlotte, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Nashville, Miami
- Midwest: Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, Minneapolis, Kansas City
- South Central: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City
- Mountain West: Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas
- West Coast: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland
See our Service Areas page for more detail.
Client Testimonials & Reviews for Diversified Ingredients
“Great company! Led by even greater people. Dave Dressel is one of the finest and most honest individuals I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know. He knows this industry very well and you can trust his word!”
— Stephen Wigginton, Wigginton Law Firm LLC (via Alignable)
Recommended Diversified Ingredients on Alignable as a respected business partner.
— Bridget Nations, Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Frequently Asked Questions
What organic ingredients does a nationwide organic ingredient supplier source?
We source organic and NonGMO Project Verified options across grains, pulses, plant and animal proteins, dried dairy, and specialty ingredients.
Does an organic ingredient supplier also offer natural and NonGMO ingredients?
Yes. We offer NonGMO Project Verified, novel, and sustainable ingredient options alongside certified organic items.
What documentation does an organic ingredient supplier provide?
Certificates of Analysis, allergen statements, country-of-origin records, traceability information, organic certification documentation, and NonGMO Project Verified records when applicable.
How does an organic ingredient supplier handle freight nationwide?
Our logistics services include trucking, rail, transloading, warehousing, import, export, and ocean freight.
What industries does an organic ingredient supplier serve?
Natural and organic pet food, clean-label human food and beverage, organic supplements, and natural feed manufacturers.
How long has Diversified Ingredients been in business as an organic ingredient supplier?
Diversified Ingredients has been in continuous operation since January 1987 — 39 years as of 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Diversified Ingredients offers organic and NonGMO Project Verified options across grains, proteins, dairy, and specialty ingredients
- Quality team supports FDA, USDA organic, and FSVP documentation
- Logistics network covers trucking, rail, transloading, warehousing, import, and export
- Distribution centers operate in Pennsylvania and Missouri
- Memberships include USDEC, ADPI, AFIA, PFI, USA Rice Federation, and AAFCO
- In continuous operation since 1987
Conclusion
Reliable organic and natural ingredient sourcing keeps clean-label production lines running. Call Diversified Ingredients at (636) 200-9050 or visit diversifiedingredients.com to connect with our team. Our headquarters address for shipping and correspondence is 870 Woods Mill Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011. View on Google Maps.