Your partner for better ingredients

OrganicPlant-basedBetter for you

Amerikoa Ingredients is a veteran-owned ingredient manufacturer and distributor in Naperville, IL. We source at origin, manufacture in the USA and ship from five U.S. warehouses.

Browse ingredients Custom manufacturing
2020Founded
5U.S. warehouses
57Ingredients in 11 categories
30Certified organic options
NaVOBA certified veteran's business enterpriseVeteran-owned, NaVOBA certified

Our story

Built on transparency and a customer-first approach

Founder Matt Dyer is a U.S. Army Ranger veteran who moved into the food industry after a tour in Iraq. He started Amerikoa in 2020 to bring transparency to ingredient supply. Our founding team brings over 150 years of combined food industry experience.

Certified organic, plant-based and better-for-you ingredients
Exclusive at-origin partnerships, managed in-house to your dock
Domestic manufacturing and process engineering in Naperville, IL
Ameri“koa”Koa means “warrior” in Polynesian.

Our values mirror the Army core values: LDRSHIP

LLeadership
DDiversity
RRespect
SSustainable
HHeart
IIntegrity
PPartnership

Organic & plant-based

Certified organic, across the portfolio

Brands want cleaner labels, less sugar and more fiber. Most of our range is grown from roots, grains, fruits and leaves, and 30 ingredients are available certified organic.

30certified organic ingredients 9 of 11categories offer organic
USDA OrganicCCOFOTA member

Core sweeteners

Tapioca, rice and agave syrups, syrup solids, coconut sugar

Sugar reduction & polyols

Stevia, monk fruit extract, erythritol

Starches

Native and modified tapioca and rice starch, moulding starch

Dietary fibers

IMO, agave inulin, soluble corn and tapioca fiber

Concentrates & purees

Passion fruit, pink guava, mango, strawberry

Bakery creations

Sprinkles, nonpareils, sanding sugar, Con AA/A, vital wheat gluten

Oils

High oleic sunflower oil, coconut oil

Hydrocolloids

Agar

Plant-based

Staples sourced from plants

Tapioca (cassava)RiceCornAgaveCoconutStevia leafMonk fruitSunflowerTropical fruits

Better for you

Formulate for health-minded consumers

Sugar reduction
Stevia, monk fruit, allulose and sucralose
Lower-calorie polyols
Erythritol, xylitol, maltitol and sorbitol
Fiber enrichment
Agave inulin, FOS, IMO, soluble fibers, polydextrose
Clean label
Non-GMO, organic and natural-color options

Capabilities

A full-service, customer-focused model

Ingredient sourcing

Origin-direct partnerships across Asia and the Americas

Direct imports

Import, logistics and compliance managed end to end

Domestic manufacturing

U.S. production, packing, liquid and dry processing

Product development

Formulation support for new and reformulated products

Technical expertise

Applications and quality teams who know your process

Engineering solutions

Process engineering to optimize plants and lines

Supply chain consulting

Inventory, warehousing and logistics planning

Risk management

Commodity positioning to protect cost and supply

Custom manufacturing

Made in Naperville, IL to your formula

Your specs, your packaging, produced in our own facility.

Syrup pouring from a wooden spoon

Custom dry & liquid blends

Sweetener, starch and fiber systems blended to your formula

  • Dry blends and liquid syrup blends
  • Sugar reduction systems
  • Organic and non-GMO options
Frosted donut with colorful sprinkles

Custom confectionery toppings

Sprinkles, sanding sugars and coatings made for your brand

  • Custom color matching
  • Natural or synthetic colors
  • Custom blends and packaging
Colorful coated and layered candies

Custom inclusions & confections

Custom confectionery pieces designed around your product

  • Coated and panned centers
  • Multi-layer, multi-texture pieces
  • Custom sizes, colors and finishes
1Share your spec2We develop and sample3We scale production

Ingredient list

57 ingredients, all non-GMO

Filter by category, or show only ingredients available certified organic.

Natural and synthetic colors are also available through our partner The Color Lab.

Bakery Creations

Our bakery division makes decorations and coatings in the USA, in natural or synthetic colors.

Natural colors

Clean-label color for brands moving away from artificial dyes

Synthetic colors

Maximum color intensity and cost control at high volume

Made in the USA

Shorter lead times, reliable supply and longer shelf life

Custom color matching

Custom colors and blends for brand consistency

Donut, cookie and cupcakes topped with sprinkles and nonpareils

Sprinkles

Vibrant, consistent color for core SKUs and limited-time offers

NaturalSynthetic

Sanding sugar

Crisp crystals for sparkle and even coverage on baked goods

NaturalSynthetic

Con AA & Con A

Larger sugar crystals, polished or colored, for crunch and visual impact

NaturalSynthetic

Nonpareils

Classic crunch and bold color for toppings and mix-ins

NaturalSynthetic

Donut glaze & coating sugar

Consistent shine and clean, uniform coverage at scale

Organic options for sprinkles, nonpareils, sanding sugar and Con AA/A.

Where we started

Sugar is our starting point

Amerikoa started by tackling sugar, one of the most complex and opaque commodity supply chains, and built its expertise from there.

Supply chain know-how

Optimizing sugar sourcing gave us insight into challenges across the whole ingredient landscape

Cost-effective, ethical sourcing

Streamlined sourcing and responsible producers deliver quality at competitive prices

Expanded beyond sugar

The same expertise now covers plant-based, better-for-you ingredients across 11 categories

Stacked bags of sugar in a warehouse

Locations

Our footprint

U.S. map showing headquarters in Naperville, IL and warehouses in San Leandro and Irwindale, CA, Houston, TX, Jacksonville, FL and Edison, NJ San Leandro, CA Irwindale, CA Houston, TX Jacksonville, FL Edison, NJ Naperville, IL

HQ & manufacturing

Naperville, IL

Distribution warehouses

San Leandro and Irwindale, CA; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Edison, NJ

Global sourcing

Origin offices in India, Thailand and China, plus support in Central and South America

Two growers reviewing crop data in a field

Sustainability

Sustainable, traceable, transparent

Traceability

Track ingredients from farm to finished goods, verified by independent certifiers

Ethical sourcing

Partners chosen for sustainable farming, fair labor and community investment

Net-zero support

Helping customers cut emissions, including our sugary-waste-to-energy initiative

USDA OrganicCCOFNon-GMO ProjectFair TradeOTA memberNaVOBA

Why Amerikoa

Why partner with us

Origin-direct supply

Exclusive at-origin partnerships, managed in-house from farm to your dock

Domestic manufacturing

U.S. plant and warehouses for speed, flexibility and security of supply

Organic & plant-based

30 certified organic ingredients, plus sugar reduction and fiber solutions

Veteran-led partnership

150+ years of experience and values-driven service

Contact

Let’s build your supply program

Tell us what you need. We’ll send samples, specs and certifications, followed by pricing and a supply plan.

sales@amerikoa.comSales
(708) 967-5050Main line
1899 High Grove Lane, Naperville, IL 60540HQ & manufacturing

    Request a quote or sample

    Ameriko - Amerikoa Ingredients

    Your partner for better ingredients

    OrganicPlant-basedBetter for you

    Amerikoa Ingredients is a veteran-owned ingredient manufacturer and distributor in Naperville, IL. We source at origin, manufacture in the USA and ship from five U.S. warehouses.

    Browse ingredients Custom manufacturing
    2020Founded
    5U.S. warehouses
    57Ingredients in 11 categories
    30Certified organic options
    NaVOBA certified veteran's business enterpriseVeteran-owned, NaVOBA certified
    Our story

    Built on transparency and a customer-first approach

    Founder Matt Dyer is a U.S. Army Ranger veteran who moved into the food industry after a tour in Iraq. He started Amerikoa in 2020 to bring transparency to ingredient supply.

    Certified organic, plant-based and better-for-you ingredients
    Exclusive at-origin partnerships, managed in-house to your dock
    Domestic manufacturing and process engineering in Naperville, IL
    Ameri“koa”Koa means “warrior” in Polynesian.

    Our values mirror the Army core values: LDRSHIP

    LLeadership
    DDiversity
    RRespect
    SSustainable
    HHeart
    IIntegrity
    PPartnership
    Organic & plant-based

    Certified organic, across the portfolio

    Brands want cleaner labels, less sugar and more fiber. Most of our range is grown from roots, grains, fruits and leaves, and 30 ingredients are available certified organic.

    30certified organic ingredients 9 of 11categories offer organic
    USDA OrganicCCOFOTA member

    Core sweeteners

    Tapioca, rice and agave syrups, syrup solids, coconut sugar

    Sugar reduction & polyols

    Stevia, monk fruit extract, erythritol

    Starches

    Native and modified tapioca and rice starch, moulding starch

    Dietary fibers

    IMO, agave inulin, soluble corn and tapioca fiber

    Concentrates & purees

    Passion fruit, pink guava, mango, strawberry

    Bakery creations

    Sprinkles, nonpareils, sanding sugar, Con AA/A, vital wheat gluten

    Oils

    High oleic sunflower oil, coconut oil

    Hydrocolloids

    Agar

    Plant-based

    Staples sourced from plants

    Tapioca (cassava)RiceCornAgaveCoconutStevia leafMonk fruitSunflowerTropical fruits

    Better for you

    Formulate for health-minded consumers

    Sugar reduction
    Stevia, monk fruit, allulose and sucralose
    Lower-calorie polyols
    Erythritol, xylitol, maltitol and sorbitol
    Fiber enrichment
    Agave inulin, FOS, IMO, soluble fibers, polydextrose
    Clean label
    Non-GMO, organic and natural-color options
    Capabilities

    A full-service, customer-focused model

    Ingredient sourcing

    Origin-direct partnerships across Asia and the Americas

    Direct imports

    Import, logistics and compliance managed end to end

    Domestic manufacturing

    U.S. production, packing, liquid and dry processing

    Product development

    Formulation support for new and reformulated products

    Technical expertise

    Applications and quality teams who know your process

    Engineering solutions

    Process engineering to optimize plants and lines

    Supply chain consulting

    Inventory, warehousing and logistics planning

    Risk management

    Commodity positioning to protect cost and supply

    Custom manufacturing

    Made in Naperville, IL to your formula

    Your specs, your packaging, produced in our own facility.

    Syrup pouring from a wooden spoon

    Custom dry & liquid blends

    Sweetener, starch and fiber systems blended to your formula

    • Dry blends and liquid syrup blends
    • Sugar reduction systems
    • Organic and non-GMO options
    Frosted donut with colorful sprinkles

    Custom confectionery toppings

    Sprinkles, sanding sugars and coatings made for your brand

    • Custom color matching
    • Natural or synthetic colors
    • Custom blends and packaging
    Colorful coated and layered candies

    Custom inclusions & confections

    Custom confectionery pieces designed around your product

    • Coated and panned centers
    • Multi-layer, multi-texture pieces
    • Custom sizes, colors and finishes
    1Share your spec2We develop and sample3We scale production
    Ingredient list

    57 ingredients, all non-GMO

    Filter by category, or show only ingredients available certified organic.

    Natural and synthetic colors are also available through our partner The Color Lab.

    Bakery division

    Bakery Creations

    Our bakery division makes decorations and coatings in the USA, in natural or synthetic colors.

    Natural colors

    Clean-label color for brands moving away from artificial dyes

    Synthetic colors

    Maximum color intensity and cost control at high volume

    Made in the USA

    Shorter lead times, reliable supply and longer shelf life

    Custom color matching

    Custom colors and blends for brand consistency

    Donut, cookie and cupcakes topped with sprinkles and nonpareils

    Sprinkles

    Vibrant, consistent color for core SKUs and limited-time offers

    NaturalSynthetic

    Sanding sugar

    Crisp crystals for sparkle and even coverage on baked goods

    NaturalSynthetic

    Con AA & Con A

    Larger sugar crystals, polished or colored, for crunch and visual impact

    NaturalSynthetic

    Nonpareils

    Classic crunch and bold color for toppings and mix-ins

    NaturalSynthetic

    Donut glaze & coating sugar

    Consistent shine and clean, uniform coverage at scale

    Organic options for sprinkles, nonpareils, sanding sugar and Con AA/A.

    Where we started

    Sugar is our starting point

    Amerikoa started by tackling sugar, one of the most complex and opaque commodity supply chains, and built its expertise from there.

    Supply chain know-how

    Optimizing sugar sourcing gave us insight into challenges across the whole ingredient landscape

    Cost-effective, ethical sourcing

    Streamlined sourcing and responsible producers deliver quality at competitive prices

    Expanded beyond sugar

    The same expertise now covers plant-based, better-for-you ingredients across 11 categories

    Stacked bags of sugar in a warehouse
    Locations

    Our footprint

    U.S. map showing headquarters in Naperville, IL and warehouses in San Leandro and Irwindale, CA, Houston, TX, Jacksonville, FL and Edison, NJ San Leandro, CA Irwindale, CA Houston, TX Jacksonville, FL Edison, NJ Naperville, IL

    HQ & manufacturing

    Naperville, IL

    Distribution warehouses

    San Leandro and Irwindale, CA; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Edison, NJ

    Global sourcing

    Origin offices in India, Thailand and China, plus support in Central and South America

    Sustainability

    Sustainable, traceable, transparent

    Two growers reviewing crop data in a field

    Traceability

    Track ingredients from farm to finished goods, verified by independent certifiers

    Ethical sourcing

    Partners chosen for sustainable farming, fair labor and community investment

    Net-zero support

    Helping customers cut emissions, including our sugary-waste-to-energy initiative

    USDA OrganicCCOFNon-GMO ProjectFair TradeOTA memberNaVOBA
    Why Amerikoa

    Why partner with us

    Origin-direct supply

    Exclusive at-origin partnerships, managed in-house from farm to your dock

    Domestic manufacturing

    U.S. plant and warehouses for speed, flexibility and security of supply

    Organic & plant-based

    30 certified organic ingredients, plus sugar reduction and fiber solutions

    Veteran-led partnership

    Founded by a U.S. Army Ranger veteran, with values-driven service

    Contact

    Let’s build your supply program

    Tell us what you need. We’ll send samples, specs and certifications, followed by pricing and a supply plan.

    sales@amerikoa.comSales
    (708) 967-5050Main line
    1899 High Grove Lane, Naperville, IL 60540HQ & manufacturing

      Request a quote or sample

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