About Us

Our Story

At CII, we believe that every challenge represents a new opportunity to generate a greater impact, not just for our customers but for the world around us. This belief to research, develop and market unique, new food ingredients started long before we were founded in 1990.

Building A Foundation

Our founder, Mr. Robert Hatch, began his work in generating global impact back in 1984 when co-founding The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA), a pioneering microfinance organization enabling those with scarce resources to borrow, invest and grow their businesses. Through his experiences, Mr. Hatch saw how ownership in a business helps foster stronger communities for the future. This established the foundation of CII, and has continued as a guiding principle for how the company operates today.

People First Approach

Mr. Hatch’s early vision continues to guide all of us at CII in our purpose of delivering innovations for better food and stronger communities. We take a people-first approach to everything we do. That means, we are committed to:

– Delivering for our customers through integrity-driven partnerships, high-quality products, and consistently dependable service.

– Empowering our employees to be their best, building a sustainable future for themselves and their families.

Community Focused

Looking beyond our walls to strengthen our communities by investing our time and resources in the creation of a future we can all be proud of, whether in our hometown of Leavenworth, Kansas or in communities around the world. We take pride in the positive impact we can have on the world around us and take great care to live out our purpose by acting responsibly and continually evaluating our supply chain, products and practices to ensure we are delivering better food for stronger communities.

Better Food & Stronger Communities

Our emphasis on innovation, giving back to our community and sustainability positions CII as a leading force for good in the food industry and pushes us to deliver on our mission of better food and stronger communities today and for generations to come.

No matter the challenge, we look forward to collaborating with our customers to bring food ideas to life through sustainable, innovative and unique solutions that meet the diverse needs of people around the world.

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