Custom
Manufacturing Solutions for your business
Your business is unique, and so are our blending services.
Offering innovative solutions for your business with accommodations that meet your product needs.
Full Service for Your Business
Concept to Reality
- St. Charles Trading is a custom blend manufacturer backed by a well-established ingredient distribution division. We house and trade over 4000 ingredients and operate a robust, global logistics and trucking service that supports our blending services.
- We have the ability to develop and produce your blended product quicker than our competitors because we already have the ingredients and services you need at our fingertips.
Your Manufacturing Journey
Revolutionize your products and streamline your supply chain to optimize profit, availability, and workload.
Whether you need assistance in one aspect or want guidance on the entire process, we’re prepared to adapt to your needs. Expect satisfaction, transparency, and traceability.
Stock Blends
If a custom blend is not what you’re looking for, order a sample of our stock blends today!
They are on the floor and ready to ship.
Customer MANufacturing success stories
Pancake Mix Client Improves Production Process
Over 200 million people in the United States buy pancake mix . Consumers love this comfort food that is easy to make.
Our client had a problematic multi-step process for producing their pancake mix. They purchased a pancake mix, added their custom flavors, and then sent it to another processor to put in retail pouches. This process was time-consuming and costly, as it involved expensive shipping.
We helped them consolidate all those steps in our facility and controlled the process. We also improved their process with top-of-the-line blending service, high-quality ingredients, and custom packaging.
Unyielding Support During Crisis: Blending Service Amidst COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains were affected and disrupted. One of our customers couldn’t get the needed ingredients and came to us for help.
St. Charles Trading:
- Reformulated their recipes
- Conducted quality testing
- Provided documentation
- Sampled the product for approval
To keep our customers running, we ran support consistently in a short amount of time!
Sourcing, Distribution, and Quality Assurance
Sourcing Over 4000+ Ingredients
Seamless Distribution and Precision Blending
St. Charles Trading’s distribution network is robust and strategically designed to optimize efficiency and minimize lead times. Leveraging our extensive logistical expertise and global network of partners, we ensure timely delivery of products to destinations worldwide. Whether it’s bulk ingredients, finished goods, or customized blends, our distribution capabilities are tailored and adaptable to meet the demands of today’s dynamic market landscape.
Our blending capabilities, in tandem with our distribution services, truly set us apart as industry leaders. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced professionals, we offer unparalleled expertise in custom blending services.
Domestic & International Partnerships
With strategic partnerships all over the world, sourcing hard-to-find and unique ingredients will never be easier. At St. Charles Trading, we prioritize collaboration and transparency, working closely with our clients to understand their unique requirements and deliver tailored services that exceed expectations. Experience the difference our expertise and commitment can make in optimizing your supply chain. Contact Us
world-class Supplier partnerships Include
Riviana Foods Inc.
Richardson Milling
Cargill
Kraft Heinz Co.
Morton Salt
ADM
& many more…
Quality Assurance
Your business deserves the utmost food safety and quality control standards.
Our facility, SQF certified at 99 out of 100, is a testament to our commitment to quality. With several meticulously separated blending areas, we ensure complete control over allergens and sensitive ingredients, giving you the reassurance of our stringent quality control.
Whether you require allergen-free, gluten-free or kosher blends, we understand your unique production needs. Our operations are designed to be flexible, allowing us to meet your specific requirements. This is all part of our comprehensive quality program, overseen by our dedicated quality assurance team, which ensures we cater to you.
Ensuring Safety in Every Step
- SQF Certified – with a 99/100 score.
- Metal Detection at a higher standard than the industry for ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection.
- Control points that are monitored and calibrated
Certifications
Our company is flexible whether you need gluten-free blends, organic, NON-GMO, or more. We promise to work with you to provide a full-service experience!
Your Necessary Documents At the Ready
- 3rd Party Documentation
- Allergen Control Policy
- Bioterrorism/FDA Letter
- Food Contact Packaging Documentation
- Food Defense Plan Statement
- HACCP Documentation
- Letter of Guarantee
- Recall/Emergency/Contact List
- Supplier Approval Program Statement
- Product Allergen Documentation
- California Prop. 65
- CoA Sample
- Origin Statements
- GMO
- Halal
- Heavy Metal
- Kosher
- Lot Code Explanation
- Treatment Statements
- Bioengineered Food Statements
- Nutrition
- Organic
- Pesticide
- Product Specification Sheet
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Sewage Statement
- Vegan/Vegetarian Statement
- & more!
Product development
R&D Team
Our blending team offers various services, including bakery blends, drink mixes, spice blends, batters, and more. Our R&D team can:
Reverse-engineer any recipe.
Help you develop and innovate new products.
Re-formulate to reduce cost, improve nutrition, and replace hard-to-find ingredients.
With our extensive experience and expertise, we can help you with your production needs. We have the equipment and expertise to provide ultimate flexibility for dry blends to bring your projects to fruition. Need a small batch plant trial? Learn more!
Save Time, Money, and Energy
- Streamline production and produce blends rapidly by utilizing our extensive on-hand ingredient inventory.
- Increase your storage capacity and reduce lead times by storing products in our warehouses.
- Optimize and lower the frequency of purchase order creation by soucing and blending with us.
- Receive top-notch customer service from excellent team members.
Testing Services
Many different types of testing services are available for your blends. Our team conducts robust allergen and micro-testing, and we can test per batch, lot, or for whatever our customer wants to test for!
We can always go further, especially if you want something specific or unique to your process. Contact Us!
Building Relationships for the Long Haul
Our first customers have been with us for about 40 years, but even if you are a new customer, our goal and hope is that you will be with us for just as long. It isn’t transactional. We will do what is good for you, the customer.
Expect a Quick Cycle & Turnkey Solution
We collaborate with the key members of your team who are responsible for driving internal processes. With access to our entire team, we can provide you with the go-to-market or custom services you require without any unnecessary delays or additional effort. Our SOPs and systems ensure that our services are efficient and seamless, whether you need a turnkey solution or a highly customized one.
Production and Tailored Packaging
State-of-the-Art Production Facilities, Geared for Your Success
Custom Packaging & Competitively Priced-Products
Once your blend is ready, St. Charles Trading will work with you and your facilities to provide specialized product packaging.
Your blend can be packaged into:
- Shakers
- Totes
- Boxes
- Small Pouches
- or Customized as needed
You can also count on us for:
- Specialized lot numbers
- Unique barcoding.
We’re flexible with you, our client, to jump in at any point in the blend journey to help resolve any issues your business is experiencing!
Product Warehousing and Logistics
Increase Your Storage Capacity with a Trusted Warehouser
Reduce lead times and increase storage capacity with our warehouses!
- Store your products until you need them.
- Gain storage space.
- Use our warehouse space ongoing or for a one-time storage need.
Your Logistics Team
Have you ever encountered late deliveries, damaged products, missing loads, or poor service?
At St. Charles Trading, we understand that these problems can be frustrating and costly. That’s why we’re here to assist you with your freight needs and ensure that your experience with us is seamless and satisfactory.
Your products are handled with the utmost care from beginning to end with your dedicated logistics team.
In partnership with St. Charles Trucking and Five-Star Logistics, you will be informed about the status of your delivery at every step, ensuring that your products arrive safely and securely at their destination.
