Committed to Making a Positive Impact
Through the intentional investment of time, expertise, and talent, we deliver meaningful value to our partners by sharing knowledge, resources, and industry insight. Our leadership team actively contributes beyond our operations, serving on boards and committees, holding key leadership roles, and instructing industry and community-based programs.
Mennel employees are consistently recognized as thought leaders, frequently selected to participate on industry panels, present on forward-thinking and industry-defining initiatives, and earning prestigious awards. While we take pride in these accomplishments, they reflect something even greater. Mennel is powered by highly skilled, deeply experienced individuals whose passion and innovation continue to shape our industry.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the food, grain, and transportation industries, Mennel is a member of the following organizations:
- North American Millers' Association (NAMA)
- International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM)
- Cereals & Grains Association (AACC)
- American Bakers Association (ABA)
- Cookie and Snack Bakers Association (CASBA)
- National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA)
- Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS)
- National Private Truck Council (NPTC)
- Ohio Trucking Association (OTA)
Stewardship for Our People and Planet
We operate our company with a deep commitment to conserving natural resources while fostering a safe, clean, and positive work environment. Operational excellence drives everything we do, guiding our focus on efficiency and proactive practices, including standing meetings to address both current priorities and future opportunities.
Additionally, we believe that strong business practices, a culture of continuous improvement, and meaningful investment in our facilities, people, products, and services provide the foundation of our long-standing success. This commitment has sustained Mennel as a proud fifth-generation, family-owned company.
Awards & Recognition
Our commitment to producing high-quality grain-based products and delivering exceptional customer service has earned us valuable recognition from the customers we proudly serve. These awards reflect our dedication to consistent product quality, dependable delivery, food safety, and responsive support that helps our customers succeed. We take pride in building long-term partnerships based on trust, reliability, and performance.
Customer recognition is one of the strongest measures of success, and we are honored to be acknowledged for both the quality of our products and the dependable service our team provides every day. From sourcing and production to logistics and customer care, we remain focused on exceeding expectations and delivering the excellence our customers count on.
Dunkin's Annual Partner of the Year Award 2023
Mennel was named Partner of the Year by Dunkin' at the company's 2023 Franchisee Award Banquet in Boston, Massachusetts. Dunkin® is the world's leading baked goods and coffee chain. "Mennel's experience proved to be just what we needed last year. After all, they (Mennel) may be the first and possibly last company in the history of this award to be recognized after just one year of doing business together," said Art Lander, Supply Chain, Dunkin'.
Mennel was named Partner of the Year by Dunkin' at the company's 2023 Franchisee Award Banquet in Boston, Massachusetts. Dunkin® is the world's leading baked goods and coffee chain. "Mennel's experience proved to be just what we needed last year. After all, they (Mennel) may be the first and possibly last company in the history of this award to be recognized after just one year of doing business together," said Art Lander, Supply Chain, Dunkin'.
Church's Chicken Vendor of the Year Award 2024
Mennel received the 2024 Vendor of the Year Award at the Church's Chicken Americas Conference & Vendor Expo on September 24 in Dallas, Texas. According to Church's, Mennel's overall product quality, efficient approval process, and capability of producing orders on short notice are some of the main reasons for recognizing the Mennel team and Newton plant.
Mennel received the 2024 Vendor of the Year Award at the Church's Chicken Americas Conference & Vendor Expo on September 24 in Dallas, Texas. According to Church's, Mennel's overall product quality, efficient approval process, and capability of producing orders on short notice are some of the main reasons for recognizing the Mennel team and Newton plant.
