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Sweeteners in 2025: What Food and Beverage Manufacturers Need to Know

And how Ingredient Exchange can help you stay nimble in a volatile market As we pass the midpoint of 2025, sweetener markets are revealing their hand: soft demand, solid crops, and international supply pressures are reshaping pricing and inventory decisions. For food and beverage manufacturers, this presents both risk and opportunity—especially for those with the […]

Powering Innovation: The Rising Demand for Dairy-Based, High-Protein Ingredients

In today’s fast-evolving marketplace, one ingredient category is experiencing a powerful resurgence: dairy-based, high-protein ingredients. As food and beverage manufacturers look to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences, the convergence of pharmaceutical trends, fitness culture, and nutritional science is creating a strong demand for clean-label, functional dairy proteins that go far beyond traditional applications. A […]

The Expanding Market for IQF Fruits: A Sweet Opportunity for Food Manufacturers

As consumer demand for convenient, nutritious, and longer-lasting food options grows, the Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) fruit segment is emerging as a key player in the U.S. frozen food landscape. At Ingredient Exchange, we’re closely monitoring this trend—because where market momentum builds, smart sourcing strategies follow. Why IQF Fruits Are in High Demand IQF fruits […]

Whey to Go: Why Dairy-Based Protein Powders Are Emerging as the Safer Choice

As the popularity of protein powders continues to soar across the wellness, fitness, and functional food markets, so too does the scrutiny around the ingredients behind those impressive nutrition labels. A recent study has cast a spotlight on a growing concern—the presence of heavy metals and harmful chemicals in many plant-based protein powders. The findings […]

India’s Shift Away from Palm Oil: What It Means for U.S. Markets

A recent report from Reuters highlights a significant shift in the global vegetable oil trade: India, the world’s largest importer of vegetable oils, has reduced its palm oil imports to the lowest levels in five years, favoring “soft oils” like soybean and sunflower oil for the first time ever in its annual import breakdown. This […]

Strategic Cheese Procurement: Navigating Market Highs and Lows

In the cheese and dairy market, prices can swing fairly often due to various factors—from shifts in milk production to supply chain disruptions and seasonal demand. Whether prices are currently rising or falling, food ingredient procurement managers, production planners and plant managers need strategies to stay ahead. We are here to help you find the […]

How To Choose The Right Third-Party Warehouse For You

how to choose a third party warehouse Ingredient Exchange Surplus Company Blog Post

Choosing a third-party warehouse can be tricky.
Decisions such as warehousing, inventory management, and fulfillment can make or break a company’s growth, not to mention cut into operations efficiency if not managed well. When choosing a third-party warehouse, it is important to start by clearly defining your objectives and operations. Issues often arise when there is a misalignment between your third-party provider and your objectives.

Holiday Ingredient Alternatives

Holiday Ingredient Alternatives Ingredient Exchange Surplus Company Blog Dec ImagePost

Ensure your holiday treats are the hit of the season. With these helpful tips and ingredient alternatives, you’ll be sure to be feeling just pine.

What Our Clients Are Saying
Managing inventory levels can be complex, especially when you are working with commodities.

That is why our partnership with Ingredient Exchange is vital. They help us manage our inventory levels and provide excellent customer service. Dave Matthews is amazing to work with and is up front. I highly recommend Ingredient Exchange to any Seller and Buyer.

– Robert
Owner
Ingredient Exchange helps us get syrup that is a necessity for our company to strive and survive.

They always help us receive the best products in a timely and most importantly, an affordable manner. Ingredient Exchange helps our business to grow and prosper. They communicate well. For example, they follow up to make sure I did not miss anything when ordering, or they just call to let me know that they have a syrup car at a lower price than normal. Ingredient Exchange is very helpful, works toward our goals, and is a company with whom I know I can trust.

– Joe
President
I recommend Ingredient Exchange.

I enjoy working with Chris Heupel because of his integrity and honesty. When Chris tells me he is going to do something, it gets done. He works hard to achieve fair prices for both his suppliers and customers.

– Greg
Business Development Manager
High ethical standards and very responsive

I like working with Ingredient Exchange due to their high ethical standards. They are always up-front with me on the market place and who I can (sell) or not sell to. They also provide ideas for other avenues to sell my products. Ingredient Exchange is easy to do business with and very responsive to any urgent needs that I have.

– Alex
Product Manager
Ingredient Exchange sets a standard from the top down.

I have been doing business with Ingredient Exchange Co. for approximately 22 years. It is my interest as a buyer and a manager/owner to associate myself and our company with other people and companies that we can trust and rely on. Ingredient Exchange sets a standard from the top down. All employees are respectful, courteous, and follow through on projects in a timely manner. They understand who the customer is…something many times forgotten in today’s business world.

– Kevin
Vice President
Quality products at competitive prices in a competitive market.

Ingredient Exchange has been excellent in providing quality products at competitive prices in a competitive market. Chris and Jessica’s attention to detail and customer service are second to none.

– Ray
Branch Manager
They are a partner, not just a supplier.

I like doing business with Ingredient Exchange because they are a partner, not just a supplier. They look out for us as their business partner, and keep us informed of changes in the markets. They are always professional and friendly. They make doing MY job that much easier and manageable.

– Laura
Senior Buyer

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