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Non-GMO Project Verified Supplier Since 2012
Non-GMO Project Verified · Est. 2013
Verified Non-GMO Ingredients
Captain Drake supplies Non-GMO Project Verified citrates, sugars, and dairy ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers nationwide, backed by a fully traceable supply chain and a domestic grain terminal built for integrity.
Fairtrade
SAI Global
IFANCA Halal
WBENC Certified
USDA Organic
Non-GMO Project Verified
ISO 14001
Kosher Certified
—— Who We Are
Trusted Non-GMO Expertise Since 1986
Captain Drake’s leadership has spent close to forty years producing, manufacturing, and trading food commodities around the world. In 2013 that experience was pointed at a 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 infrastructure to solve it: contracted non-GMO growers and mills, a dedicated grain terminal in North Dakota, and a twelve-warehouse distribution network — giving manufacturers a fully traceable non-GMO alternative without compromising on consistency or supply.
—— 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
Citrates
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
Dairy Ingredients
A full line of dairy proteins and powders, including our proprietary Vitalarmor and Vitalyse casein systems.
Includes: Caseins & Caseinates, WPC 80 / WPI 90, MPC 70/80 / MPI 85, Organic Milk Powder, Process Cheese Color
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.
Contract Food Manufacturing
Reliable, fully documented non-GMO inputs that consistently hold up to co-manufacturers' own rigorous customer audits.
Personal Care & Wellness
Citric acid, zinc citrate, and ascorbic acid for personal care formulations that want the same non-GMO story.
—— 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.
—— 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.
An owned grain terminal
A dedicated, rail-served, million-bushel facility in North Dakota that most competitors simply don't have.
12-warehouse JIT network
Nationwide coverage for reliable, on-time delivery at any volume, without single-site risk.
Four decades of expertise
More than 40 years of commodity sourcing, ingredient-market knowledge, and dependable supply-chain.
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.`
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—— 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 for over thirty years. We are the leading non GMO Project Verified citric acid supplier in
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
Start Your Contract Manufacturing Project Today
Whether you are developing a new formulation, scaling production, or searching for a dependable contract manufacturing partner, Captain Drake is ready to help. Our team supports food and beverage manufacturers with ingredient sourcing, custom blending, production, packaging, and scalable solutions tailored to your project. Share your requirements with us, and we will connect you with the right expert.