Your Partner in Wheat-Based Products, Specialized Starches & Powerful Proteins

Dependability, Quality + Service

At Manildra, these aren’t just goals, they’re values that have guided us for over 50 years. Today, we are proud to be a global leader in wheat-based innovation with production facilities in Australia, Thailand, and the U.S.

Since our founding, we’ve expanded our ingredient portfolio to meet the evolving needs of food manufacturers. As consumer demand for healthier options grows, we’ve led the way with innovative wheat-based ingredients, from specialized starches to powerful proteins.

From our products to our customer service, Manildra Group USA delivers unmatched reliability and expertise, helping partners stay ahead through scientific research, precision, and innovation.

Our Leadership

Neal Bassi

President

Neal has been a part of the wheat gluten and starch industry for over 20 years. He has worked from the bottom up – in the lab, production, sales, and now leading the team at Manildra Group USA. Neal takes the time to understand and support customers’ core needs.

Keval Bassi

Senior VP Sales

Keval has worked in starch and gluten sales for 29 years. He builds strong relationships with customers and distributors, ensuring the solutions he recommends are always a great fit for their unique needs.

Tim Tuzik

VP Sales and Business Development

Tim has been in the baking industry for 20 years. His early days in his family’s Chicago bakery sparked a lasting passion for baking and a commitment to finding the right solutions for his customers.

Brook Carson

VP Product Development and Marketing

Brook has been in the food industry for 15 years and is enthusiastic about learning and understanding ingredient functionality. She has a knack for helping customers apply these insights in practice.

Anisa Bassi

National Account Manager

Anisa has been in the food industry for 6 years, specializing in business development and managing strategic accounts. She enjoys building strong relationships that lead to innovative solutions and long-term success.

John Keaveney

Director of Starch Innovations

John has 20+ years in the ingredients industry, building alliances through leadership, integrity, and a commitment, while also delivering positive experiences across both small and multinational organizations.

Sean Bassi

National Account Manager

Sean Bassi is a National Account Manager with 20+ years of experience in the industrial food industry. He specializes in client relations, product development, and strategic growth, contributing to R&D initiatives.

Manildra Group USA

4501 College Boulevard, Suite 310
Leawood, KS 66211

Phone: 913.362.0777
Toll Free: 800.323.8435
Fax: 913.362.0052

Manildra Milling Hamburg

100 George St. P.O. Box 30
Hamburg, Iowa 51640

Phone: 712.382.2265
Fax: 712.382.1649

Headquarters

6 Frank St. P.O. Box 72
Gladesville, New South Wales 1675 Australia

Phone: 02.9879.9800
www.manildra.com.au

1952

Single Flourmill

Launched with a single flour mill in New South Wales, Australia.

1970

Wet Milling

Opened Australia’s largest wet milling facility in Nowra, NSW.

1972

Increase Milling Capabilities

Purchased a second flour mill in Gunnedah, NSW.

1974

Launched US Operation

Established North American presence in Kansas City, Missouri.

1979

Opened Wheat Starch and Gluten Facilities

Opened starch and gluten plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

1985

Largest Facilities in the World

Expanded Nowra into a global-scale starch and gluten facility.

1988

Manildra Energy Corporation

Formed Manildra Energy and bought plant in Hamburg, Iowa.

1989

Hardwood Sugars

Formed Harwood Sugars with NSW Sugar Milling Co-op.

1994

Additional Expansion

Built another starch and gluten production facility.

2000

Modified Starch Production Facility

Opened Iowa facility and began wheat protein production.

2001

Expanded Mill

Expanded Manildra Mill into one of the world’s largest.

2014

Wheat Protein Isolates

Introduced GemPro wheat protein line for food industries.

2020

Launch of FiberGem

Released FiberGem resistant starch for fiber and low-carb foods.

2023

Expansion of Hamburg Facility

Expanded Hamburg plant for starch and clean-label proteins.