Non-GMO Project Verified Supplier Since 2012
Non-GMO Project Verified · Est. 2012
Non-GMO Ingredient Supplier for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
Captain Drake supplies Non-GMO Project Verified citric acid, citrates, erythritol and organic cane sugar to food, beverage, pet food and nutrition manufacturers nationwide, with documented traceability from feedstock to delivery, shipped from twelve partner warehouses.
Fairtrade
SAI Global
IFANCA Halal
WBENC Certified
USDA Organic
Non-GMO Project Verified
ISO 14001
Kosher Certified
—— Who We Are
Captain Drake, Founded in 2012, Backed by Industry Experience Dating to 1986
Our leadership spent four decades producing, manufacturing and trading food commodities around the world at ChemSol and North Central, in business since 1986. In 2012 they founded Captain Drake to point that experience at one specific problem: nearly all domestic citric acid and much of the sugar and dairy ingredients used in American food and beverage products traces back to genetically modified corn, soy or beet sugar.
So we built the supply chain to solve it: contracted non-GMO growers and mills, and a nationwide network of twelve partner warehouses.
—— What We Supply
A full non-GMO ingredient portfolio, from one supplier
Citrates, sweeteners, and dairy proteins — sourced, verified, and warehoused so your formulation team never has to choose between clean-label goals and supply reliability.
Sugars & Sweeteners
Verified non-GMO and organic sweeteners for beverage, bakery, and confectionery formulation.
Includes: Cane Sugar (conventional & organic), Golden Brown Sugar, Evaporated Cane Juice, Xylitol, Dextrose
Citrate Salts
America’s first Non-GMO Project Verified citrate line — milled from non-GMO cane starch rather than GM corn.
Includes: Citric Acid (incl. 200 mesh, USP & Kosher grades), Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, Zinc Citrate
Acidulants & pH Control
Non-GMO Project Verified citric acid and citrate buffering salts for beverage, food and pet food manufacturers — 50 lb bags to full truckloads.
Includes: Citric Acid Anhydrous, Citric Acid Monohydrate, 200 Mesh Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Citrate
Specialty Ingredients
The functional ingredients formulators need to complete a fully non-GMO product, all under one contract.
Includes: Guar Gum, Ester Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid, Honey, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk
—— Who We Serve
Built for manufacturers who can't compromise on ingredient integrity
Beverage & Functional Drinks
Non-GMO citrates for pH control and mouthfeel, plus verified sweeteners for RTD and functional beverages.
Bakery & Snacks
Cane sugars, dextrose, and dairy powders sized and specced for high-volume baking and snack production.
Dairy & Nutrition Manufacturing
Caseins, caseinates, WPC/WPI, and MPC/MPI supplied at the specification and volume large-scale producers need.
Supplements & Nutraceuticals
Ascorbic acid, citrates, and organic sweeteners with the documentation clean-label supplement brands require.
Pet Food
Non-GMO citric acid, buffering citrates and taurine for dry kibble, wet food and treat manufacturers, with full documentation.
Personal Care & Wellness
Citric acid, zinc citrate, and ascorbic acid for personal care formulations that want the same non-GMO story.
—— Supply chain support
Keep the commercial details connected
Ingredient supply depends on more than availability. The specification, quality documents, packaging, destination, lead time and order cadence all need to work together.
—— Why Captain Drake
What Sets Our Non-GMO Ingredient Supply Chain Apart
Our fully traceable supply chain connects verified non-GMO sourcing with reliable documentation, consistent quality, and dependable delivery. From the field to your facility, every ingredient is carefully managed to support beverage, bakery, confectionery, and food manufacturing requirements.
First to verify
First company verified by the Non-GMO Project for citric acid, citrates, and cane sugar in 2012.
Rail Served grain terminal
We source through North Central Companies operates a dedicated million-bushel facility in North Dakota.
12-warehouse JIT network
12 partner warehouses: A nationwide network giving reliable, on-time delivery at any volume, without single-site risk.
Four decades of sourcing behind us
Captain Drake launched in 2012 on the back of forty years of commodity sourcing and ingredient-market knowledge built at our affiliates ChemSol and North Central, trading since 1986.
One supplier, full portfolio
Citrates, sugars, and dairy ingredients from a single, traceable source fewer vendors to qualify and audit.
Documented traceability
Certificates of analysis and non-GMO verification paperwork ready for every lot, every shipment.`
—— Latest News
Industry News & Expertise
Captain Drake Expands Production Capacity for 200 Mesh Non-GMO Project Verified Citric Acid
Captain Drake has been the premier authority in the high quality chemical distribution landscape. We are the leading non GMO Project Verified citric acid supplier in the United States today.
Why Captain Drake Is America’s Leading Supplier of Non GMO Project Verified Citric Acid
Companies across the globe are moving toward clean labels. They want ingredients that are safe and sustainable. Captain Drake is proud to announce a big change. We are increasing our
Building A Winner For Non-GMO Verified Sugar And Citrate Commodities
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — “Our health is based upon what we eat. And today the consumer is more informed and truly worried about product ingredients. They are painfully aware of the
—— Bulk Pricing
Get a Delivered Price Per Pound
Tell us the ingredient and we come back with a delivered price, current lead time and the full documentation package — SDS, CoA and certificates.
- Non-GMO Project Verified and certified organic ingredients
- Orders from one pallet to full truckloads
- Stocked in US partner warehouses — no import wait on stocked items
- Quoted delivered to your plant, not ex-warehouse