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Nationwide Rice Supplier & Distributor Services
Diversified Ingredients is a wholesale rice supplier, distributor, and sourcing partner serving pet food, feed, and food manufacturers across the United States through our Riverside Rice division. Diversified Ingredients is a nationwide rice supplier and distributor offering brown rice, rice hulls, and specialty rice fractions to food, feed, and pet food manufacturers in bulk.
We are a rice supplier with nationwide reach. Our rice division, Riverside Rice, sources quality brown rice, rice hulls, and other rice products from quality farms for the customers Diversified Ingredients supplies around the world. Whether buyers think of us as a rice supplier, rice distributor, rice manufacturer, or wholesale rice distributor — the answer is yes. Our company has been in continuous operation since 1987, and our logistics teams move rice across the country every day.
Sourcing rice carries operational pressure. Crop yields shift season to season. Quality grading varies. Supply chain disruptions hit at the worst possible times. Identity-preserved documentation gets requested under audit deadlines. Loads run late. We get it. Our team has spent decades building farmer relationships, freight contracts, warehouse capacity, and quality programs inside the rice sector to keep customer formulations on track.
Read more about Riverside Rice on our Divisions page.
What a Rice Supplier & Distributor Does
A wholesale rice supplier covers everything between the rice farm and the manufacturing receiving dock. That includes:
- Sourcing from farmers and processors
- Inbound logistics and rail receipt
- Bin and flat storage
- Quality testing and screening
- Order fulfillment
- Outbound freight coordination
- Documentation and traceability
Our customers include pet food formulators, feed companies, prepared meal makers, bakery operations, snack and breakfast cereal producers, brewing operations, and food processors who use rice as a primary ingredient.
Rice Products We Distribute
- Brown rice
- Rice hulls
- Rice flour
- Specialty rice fractions sourced from quality farms
- NonGMO Project Verified rice options
- Organic rice options
We move rice in truckload, less-than-truckload, supersack, and bag-quantity shipments depending on customer needs.
Industries We Serve as a Rice Supplier
- Pet food manufacturers
- Livestock feed producers
- Human food and nutrition companies
Within those sectors, rice moves into pet food formulations, prepared meals, bakery products, snack manufacturing, brewing, and feed mill applications.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Documentation
Our quality assurance team supports compliance with:
- FDA requirements
- USDA requirements
- FSVP compliance for imported items
- SQF, BRC, and customer-specific audits
Director of Compliance Jennifer Bleicher leads regulatory and quality work. Each shipment travels with Certificates of Analysis, allergen statements, country-of-origin records, and traceability information. Read more on our Quality Assurance page.
Rice Logistics, Warehousing, and Transloading
Rice freight requires careful coordination. Our logistics services cover:
- Trucking and rail
- Transloading
- Warehousing
- Import, export, and ocean freight
Distribution centers operate in Pennsylvania (DI Meadville — rail transloading with bin storage for specialty grains, flat storage, and a fleet of trucks) and Missouri (IDS — bin storage, flat storage, screening capabilities, and a truck fleet).
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.
Industry Memberships
- USA Rice Federation
- U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
- American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI)
- American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)
- Pet Food Institute (PFI)
- AAFCO
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.
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 rice products does a nationwide rice supplier offer?
Through our Riverside Rice division, we source brown rice, rice hulls, rice flour, and specialty rice fractions from quality farms. NonGMO and organic rice options are available.
Is Diversified Ingredients a rice supplier or a rice distributor?
Both. Through our Riverside Rice division, we source rice from farms and distribute it to manufacturers nationwide. Customers who think of us as a rice supplier, rice distributor, or wholesale rice distributor are all describing the same operation.
How does a rice supplier handle freight nationwide?
Our logistics services cover trucking, rail, transloading, warehousing, import, export, and ocean freight. We coordinate truckload, less-than-truckload, supersack, and bag shipments based on order size and customer location.
What documentation does a rice supplier provide?
Each rice shipment travels with Certificates of Analysis, allergen statements, country-of-origin records, and traceability information. We support FDA, USDA, FSVP, SQF, BRC, and customer-specific audits.
Does a rice supplier offer organic and NonGMO rice?
Yes. NonGMO Project Verified and organic rice options are sourced when customers request them. Available options shift with crop supply and market conditions.
What industries does a rice supplier serve?
Pet food manufacturers, livestock feed producers, and human food and nutrition companies. Rice moves into pet food, bakery, prepared meal, snack, brewing, and feed mill applications.
How long has Diversified Ingredients been in business as a rice supplier?
Diversified Ingredients has been in continuous operation since January 1987 — 39 years as of 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Riverside Rice is the rice sourcing division of Diversified Ingredients
- We function as a rice supplier, rice distributor, rice manufacturer, and wholesale rice distributor
- We source brown rice, rice hulls, and rice products from quality farms
- Quality team supports FDA, USDA, and FSVP documentation
- Logistics network covers trucking, rail, transloading, warehousing, import, and export
- Members of the USA Rice Federation
- Distribution centers in Pennsylvania and Missouri include bin storage for specialty grains
Conclusion
Reliable rice sourcing keeps pet food, feed, and food manufacturing lines running. Call Diversified Ingredients at (636) 200-9050 or visit diversifiedingredients.com to connect with our rice team. Our headquarters address for shipping and correspondence is 870 Woods Mill Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011. View on Google Maps.