"As the industry has changed, so has McKeany-Flavell. While still a selling agent, our role has taken on many different aspects. We have become specialists in providing knowledge about the industry, delivering services that add value to both the principal and the customer." - Mike Ruffolo, Chairman Emeritus

McKeany-Flavell Company

Premier Counsel to the Food and Beverage Industry

From our roots as a West Coast-based sugar brokerage company in 1948, our expertise has expanded from sweeteners to include a full spectrum of commodity ingredients, including edible oils, cocoa, chocolate, nut meats, and fruit juice concentrate. We pride ourselves on finding the ideal match between ingredient suppliers and customers and achieving fair deals for all parties. Satisfied clients include Barry Callebaut, Domino Foods, Grupo Beta San Miguel, HC&S, ADM, Corn Products, Roquette America, Bunge, Dole, General Mills, Kraft, Ocean Spray, and many more. We take special satisfaction in helping smaller companies learn the ropes of sourcing their ingredients as they seek to grow.

After more than six decades in the food and beverage industry, we know the players and the game. Our market intelligence—in the form of consultation, reports, and presentations—gives our clients the edge in forecasting market direction and ingredient trends and pricing. And if you’re venturing into new territory or hiring new staff, our targeted market education seminars are second to none.

All our experience and effort come together into one vision and goal: to provide the premier counsel to the food and beverage industries in their selling or purchasing of commodity ingredients.

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