What BlendTech does

BlendTech, Inc. is a privately held U.S. contract manufacturer founded in 1999 and headquartered at 1819 S. Meridian, Wichita, Kansas. The company produces custom-blended dry spice blends, liquid seasonings, sauces, and marinades, and offers toll blending, flavor-matching, and co-packing services to food manufacturers across proteins, baked goods, snacks, sauces, gravies, and confectioneries. It operates as a B2B extension of its customers' operations, with sourcing tied to direct relationships with growers in source regions and warehousing with just-in-time shipping.

The core technology stack consists of large-capacity dry spice blenders, climate-controlled segregated production rooms, liquid blending systems for spice extracts and natural flavors (oil- and water-soluble systems with functional ingredients such as antioxidants and antimicrobials), and packaging lines including form-fill-seal operations and bottling. Quality is delivered through a fully-validated HACCP plan with certified PCQIs, check weights, screens, and metal detectors, backed by SQF (GFSI) certification, Organic certification, Kosher certification via Vaad Hakashruth of Kansas City, Non-GMO compliance, and a 'Superior' rating from the American Institute of Baking.

Commercially, BlendTech runs a sales-led, direct B2B model with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed rates. The customer base is horizontal within food manufacturing, but no logos, segment splits, or revenue concentration are disclosed. The company is founder-led and independently operated with no disclosed institutional investors, M&A history, or geographic expansion beyond North America.

Name

BlendTech

Legal name

BlendTech, Inc.

Website

https://blendtechinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BlendTech is a privately held U.S. contract manufacturer, founded in 1999 in Wichita, Kansas, that produces custom-blended dry spice mixes, liquid seasonings, sauces, marinades, and co-packed packaging for food manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seasonings Manufacturing

NAICS

Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spice Blends & Seasoning Mixes (Dry Rubs, Marinade Mixes) (AFAJANAD)

Keywords

• Custom spice blending
• Liquid seasonings
• Food ingredient manufacturing
• B2B seasoning co-packing
• Toll blending services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Seasoning Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing and supply of custom-blended dry spice and liquid seasonings to food companies, with capabilities including toll blending, flavor-matching, and co-packing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

BlendTech manufactures and supplies custom-blended dry spice and liquid seasonings, sauces, marinades, and customized packaging (including form-fill-seal and bottling) for food manufacturing companies. Operations include toll blending, flavor-matching from a comprehensive formula library, conversion of dry spice formulas to cost-reducing liquid systems, global raw material sourcing, climate-controlled warehousing, and just-in-time shipping from its Wichita, Kansas facility.

Product overview

BlendTech is a seasonings company offering a portfolio of custom-blended dry spice and liquid seasonings for the food industry. The core product portfolio includes Dry Spice Blending, Liquid Blending, Sauce & Marinade products, and Custom Packaging services, supported by Sourcing and Warehousing operations. Founded in 1999, the company serves food companies with toll blending, flavor-matching capabilities, and comprehensive quality assurance from their Wichita, Kansas facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Spice Blending Custom dry spice blending using a comprehensive library of existing formulas and large-capacity blenders, processed in climate-controlled production rooms to deliver consistent, high-quality seasoning blends for food manufacturers.
• Liquid Blending Liquid blending of spice extracts, natural flavors and colors into oil-soluble and water-soluble flavor systems, converting dry spice formulas into liquid formats that reduce product, shipping, and storage costs while delivering intense flavor.
• Sauce & Marinade Sauce and marinade formulations offering bold flavor, shelf stability, and incorporated functional ingredients such as antioxidants and antimicrobials for food manufacturers.
• Custom Packaging Custom packaging services including form-fill-seal operations, bottling lines, and bulk commercial packaging with HACCP-certified quality assurance (check weights, screens, metal detectors) for low-minimum custom packaging runs.
• Sourcing Global raw material sourcing from growing regions through a supplier approval program ensuring consistent quality and cost-competitive raw material acquisition for seasoning production.
• Warehousing Climate-controlled warehousing with just-in-time shipping options and floor stock maintenance under strict food quality and safety programs for B2B food manufacturer clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products routinely delivered on or ahead of schedule
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SQF (Safe Quality Foods)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlendTech is certified by SQF which is recognized by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). SQF is a comprehensive food safety and quality program encompassing HACCP principles to ensure manufacturing of products to globally recognized standards.
• Vaad Hakashruth of Kansas CitycoreOthersBlendTech's kosher spices and spice blends are offered through Vaad Hakashruth of Kansas City, providing kosher certification services.
• Iowa Department of Land StewardshipcoreOthersBlendTech is certified organic by the Iowa Department of Land Stewardship, providing organic certification for their products.
• Organic Trade AssociationminorOthersBlendTech is a member of the Organic Trade Association, supporting the organic products industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: Major global flavor and fragrance manufacturer supplying food and beverage manufacturers with custom savory and sweet flavor systems, seasonings, and functional ingredients overlapping BlendTech's value proposition.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavor and fragrance company, supplying custom seasoning, savory flavor systems, and taste solutions to packaged food manufacturers — directly comparable B2B custom formulation business.
• McCormick & Company: World's largest spice company, offering custom seasoning solutions, flavor expertise, and ingredient systems to food manufacturers globally. Vastly broader portfolio and scale than BlendTech's niche focus on custom dry and liquid blends.
• Fuchs Group: German-based global spice and seasoning company providing custom blends to food manufacturers, with industrial and foodservice seasoning capabilities. Closely aligned with BlendTech's toll blending and flavor-matching model.
• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition giant serving food manufacturers with custom seasoning systems, functional blends, and integrated ingredient solutions across multiple regions. Comparable B2B custom formulation model at much greater scale.
• Sensient Technologies: Diversified flavors, fragrances, and natural colors supplier with food ingredient capabilities including seasonings and natural colors — directly overlapping BlendTech's liquid blending and natural color positioning.

Direct peers

• Griffith Foods: Privately held global custom seasoning and food ingredient company serving food manufacturers with savory blends, sauces, and marinades — most direct mid-sized analog to BlendTech's custom B2B seasoning model.
• Pacific Spice Company: California-based custom spice blending and ingredient supplier serving food manufacturers with dry blends, extracts, and seasonings. Directly comparable regional custom-blending competitor with similar product mix.
• Prova Inc. Custom flavor and seasoning manufacturer serving food manufacturers with savory, sweet, and specialty flavor blends. Comparable mid-sized custom formulation model with similar B2B customer base to BlendTech.
• Wixon Inc. Mid-size U.S. custom seasoning and flavor manufacturer serving food industry customers with custom dry and liquid blends, sauces, and mixes. Closely comparable niche specialty co-manufacturer to BlendTech.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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