Grande Custom Ingredients Group

⛵ COME SAIL AWAY at #IWC2026! Your registration for the 12th International Whey Conference includes more than world-class education and networking—it includes an unforgettable evening on Lake Michigan! Join fellow whey and dairy industry professionals aboard a private dinner cruise featuring: ✨ Spectacular views of the Chicago skyline 🍽️ Great food & drinks 🤝 Networking with colleagues from around the world 🌆 An evening you won’t forget! A huge THANK YOU to Grande Custom Ingredients Group for sponsoring this premier conference experience and helping us make this special evening possible! 👏 And remember—the International Whey Conference won’t return to the U.S. until 2030. Don’t wait four more years to be part of #TheWheyAhead! 📍 Chicago, Illinois 📅 September 20–23, 2026 🎟️ Register today: https://lnkd.in/gvFyJbxB #IWCChicago2026 #Whey #WheyProtein #DairyIngredients #Protein #MakeItWithDairy

Join ADPI and Grande Custom Ingredients Group for a FREE webinar exploring how ingredient functionality can help food manufacturers optimize formulations, improve product performance, and support label objectives. Stephanie Miller, Senior Marketing Manager, and John Sweeney, Director of Food Technology, will discuss key considerations for building better labels while meeting evolving consumer and industry demands. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eWcwq7ji #ADPI #GrandeCIG #FoodScience #FoodInnovation #CleanLabel #DairyIngredients #MakeItWithDairy

Join us for a FREE American Dairy Products Institute webinar, Functionality of Ingredients: Building a Better Label. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, ingredient functionality has never been more important. We'll share insights on how ingredient functionality can help food manufacturers optimize formulations, improve product performance, and support label objectives. Our own Stephanie Miller, Senior Marketing Manager, and John Sweeney, Director of Food Technology, will discuss key considerations for building better labels while meeting evolving consumer and industry demands. September 3 1:00 PM CST Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4bFj1Tg #ADPI #GrandeCIG #FoodScience #FoodInnovation #CleanLabel #DairyIngredients

At Grande Custom Ingredients Group, we believe some of the best industry conversations happen outside the conference room. That's why we're proud to sponsor the International Whey Conference 2026 dinner cruise, bringing together whey and dairy professionals from around the world for an evening of networking, collaboration, and spectacular Chicago views. We look forward to seeing you there! #IWC2026 #Whey #WheyProtein #DairyIngredients #MakeItWithDairy

Proud to partner with USDEC as we connect with customers and industry leaders in Brazil. Their work helps open doors for U.S. dairy products and ingredients around the globe, creating opportunities for companies like ours to grow internationally. We're excited to be part of the conversation and help drive the industry forward... one whey or another! #GrandeCIG #USDEC #LeadingTheWhey

We're in São Paulo, Brazil, connecting with industry leaders and partners ahead of Fi South America 2026.   Kevin Williams joined our partners at the U.S. Dairy Export Council for a pre-event seminar focused on the latest opportunities and innovations in U.S. dairy proteins. We're looking forward to continuing the conversations and showcasing solutions in the USDEC area throughout Fi South America, August 4-6.   #FiSouthAmerica #USDEC #LeadingTheWhey

Yesterday's pizzas were incredible, but the real highlight was seeing our interns bring so much curiosity, energy, and creativity to the challenge. They transformed a friendly competition into an event that brought people together, sparked plenty of conversation, and reminded us that when great people collaborate, everybody in the office wins. Congratulations to all our 2026 interns for making this year's competition one to remember! #NationalInternDay #Grande

Thanks to everyone who chatted with us at Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST 2026. This year, the show floor was abuzz with conversations about fiber, GLP-1 consumers, whey protein isolate, and deproteinized whey. And more than a few of you were asking what's new from Grande Custom Ingredients Group. We love hearing what's on the industry's mind because what you're talking about at the show is what informs what we're working on next. Whatever the formulation challenge, let's find the right whey together. Connect with us at grandecig.com #IFTFIRST #FoodScience #FormulationChallenge #WheyProtein #GrandeCIG

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST always leaves us energized, and this year was no exception. One thing the show often reminds us is that ingredient trends come and go, but one thing remains consistent. Antje Collman, one of our food scientists at the event, put it well: "There is still just as much interest in practical, familiar ingredients that solve real formulation challenges, fit existing processes, and give companies a benefit they can explain to consumers without overcomplicating the message." That's exactly why Grande Custom Ingredients Group exists. Whatever your formulation challenge is right now, let's find the right whey at grandecig.com #IFTFIRST #FoodScience #FormulationChallenge #GrandeCIG

Our Custom Ingredients interns had an incredible experience attending IFT FIRST in Chicago with our team last week! From exploring the latest trends in food innovation to discovering new protein, fiber, and wellness-focused solutions, the event offered a firsthand look at what's next for the food industry. Every conversation sparked new ideas and showcased the creativity, science, and passion driving the future of food. Beyond the show floor, the interns connected with food scientists, students, and industry professionals at the PepsiCo Student Lounge, expanding their networks and learning from people who share their enthusiasm for food science. They also put Grande's home office on the IFT attendee map! We're proud of Jessica Bright, Lauren Verhasselt, and Olivia Zook for embracing every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Seeing the next generation of food scientists engage with the industry's brightest minds reminds us why we're so excited about the future of food and the talent that will help shape it. #GrandeCIG #IFTFIRST #FoodScience