Exhibiting at World Tea Expo 2025

Wingredient is a Bozeman, Montana-based food manufacturing company specializing in high-quality, ready-to-use wing sauce mixes crafted for the foodservice industry. Focused on bold flavors, operational efficiency, and scalability, Wingredient serves as a trusted flavor partner for restaurants, sports bars, food trucks, and commercial kitchens across the United States. The company’s extensive line of proprietary sauces captures regional and global tastes while simplifying back-of-house operations.

Company Background

Founded by Bryan Deats, Wingredient emerged from a deep understanding of the operational demands of foodservice establishments. Frustrated by inconsistent sauce preparation and ingredient waste, Deats developed a line of concentrated, dry sauce mixes that deliver bold flavor with the convenience of shelf stability and easy prep. Today, Wingredient has become synonymous with flavor reliability, innovation, and customization in the wing sauce segment.

Core Business & Offerings

Wingredient’s core business lies in producing pre-mixed, dry-format wing sauce blends that can be reconstituted quickly with butter, oil, or water. Its commercial-grade formulations are ideal for high-volume service environments.

Signature Sauce Categories:

• Buffalo & Ranch Inspired:

  • Buffalo Parmesan
  • Buffalo Ranch
  • Parmesan Garlic

• Barbecue & Regional Flavors:

  • House BBQ
  • Honey BBQ
  • Carolina Gold BBQ
  • Alabama Gold BBQ

• Sweet & Tangy / Fruity:

  • Montana Sweet and Tangy
  • Honey Mango Habanero
  • Sweet Chili Lime
  • Huckleberry (Smoked, Hot, Habanero)

• Spicy & Bold:

  • Nashville Hot
  • Jamaican
  • Asian Soy Ginger
  • Chipotle Mesquite
  • Honey Hot Garlic
  • Lemon Pepper

• Custom & Secret Menu Blends:

  • Proprietary combinations available for private label or limited-time offers.

Each mix is crafted for rapid integration into kitchen routines, offering consistent results, reduced labor time, and minimized product waste.

Specialization and USP

• Dry-Format Sauce Mixes: Unlike liquid sauces that require refrigeration and may separate, Wingredient’s powdered format ensures long shelf life and perfect consistency batch after batch.
• Commercial Volume Packaging: Sold in bulk cases (typically packs of 5 or 6), perfect for chains and caterers.
• Ease of Use: Just mix with a standard fat/oil base for ready-to-serve sauces.
• Unique Regional Flavors: Includes rare flavors like Montana Sweet Heat and Smoked Huckleberry, which cater to regional consumer trends.

Wingredient is designed to serve as a “secret weapon” for chefs and foodservice professionals looking to differentiate their menu without adding complexity.

Financial and Market Insights

While privately held, Wingredient has established a firm position in the $2.2 billion U.S. wing sauce market, leveraging:

• High reorder rates among existing commercial clients.
• Product placement in hundreds of independent eateries, bars, and commercial kitchens.
• Strong e-commerce presence through its direct-to-chef online platform.

The wing segment itself is experiencing consistent growth, particularly driven by delivery and sports-viewing consumption, both of which benefit from Wingredient’s durability and prep speed.

Shipment and Market Reach

• U.S. Nationwide Distribution: Ships directly to restaurants, catering services, and commercial kitchens.
• DTC Online Store: Available via their proprietary website.
• Co-Packing Services: Offers white-label and private-label blending for restaurant groups and franchises.

Target Market

• Independent Restaurants and Bars
• Regional and National Chains
• Event Caterers
• Food Trucks and Ghost Kitchens
• Institutional Foodservice (e.g., campuses, stadiums)

The brand appeals to both chefs seeking premium taste and operations managers seeking cost-effective consistency.

Capabilities

• In-House R&D and Recipe Development
• Flavor Customization and White Label Solutions
• High-Capacity Blending and Packaging
• Shelf-Stable, Allergen-Aware Formulations

The company can handle small-batch innovations as well as large-scale commercial production.

Certifications and Compliance

• Adheres to FDA food manufacturing standards
• Compliant with U.S. foodservice labeling and allergen protocols
• Dedicated to low-sodium and clean-label ingredient development

Although certifications like USDA Organic or Non-GMO are not stated, the product line reflects modern food safety and efficiency standards.

Customer Testimonials

• “Wingredient helped us scale our flavor consistency across 5 locations. The guests love it, and my kitchen crew loves the prep time.” — Owner, Midwest Wing Bar Chain
• “Huckleberry Habanero is our signature wing sauce now. No one else offers anything like it.” — Chef, Pacific Northwest Brewpub

Achievements

• Developed 20+ proprietary sauce blends across multiple regional flavor categories.
• Launched Montana Sweet and Tangy, a cult favorite in the Northern U.S. wing market.
• Strong social media engagement via Instagram and Facebook, used to promote limited releases and flavor drops.
• Recognized in independent foodservice circles and local publications as a “brand to watch” in the sauce innovation space.

With a sharp focus on operational utility, flavor originality, and chef-focused service, Wingredient is redefining how the foodservice industry approaches wing sauces—combining artisanal taste with industrial scale.