Dehulling Partnerships: Why Brands Choose Laketown Mills

Dehulling Partnerships: Why Brands Choose Laketown Mills

In today’s plant-based and specialty ingredient markets, success is about more than just processing seeds — it’s about finding the right partners. For many brands, dehulling is the first step in transforming raw oilseeds and grains into high-quality proteins, oils, and fibers. At Laketown Mills, we’ve built our reputation around offering flexible, customer-focused dehulling services that unlock value and strengthen supply chains.

Why Dehulling Partnerships Matter

Dehulling is more than a mechanical step — it’s a business decision. Brands that outsource dehulling to a trusted partner can:

  • Reduce Capital Investment: Avoid the high cost of specialized dehulling equipment and maintenance.

  • Scale Quickly: Access industrial capacity without waiting on infrastructure buildouts.

  • Improve Quality: Leverage precision dehulling to meet customer and regulatory specifications.

  • Expand Opportunities: Open the door to new product lines in proteins, oils, and upcycled fiber.

For growing brands, partnering with a processor ensures that they can stay nimble while scaling sustainably.

What Sets Laketown Mills Apart

At Laketown Mills, we know that one size doesn’t fit all. Every customer comes with different raw materials, end markets, and goals. That’s why we emphasize:

  • Custom Solutions: Whether it’s sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, flax, or other specialty seeds, we tailor our dehulling processes to your specs.

  • Byproduct Monetization: Unlike many processors who discard hulls, we create new value streams — turning them into fiber, feed, or other upcycled products.

  • Quality Assurance: With SQF-level food safety standards and clean handling, customers can count on consistent quality.

  • Collaboration Over Commodity: We don’t just process seeds — we build long-term relationships based on transparency and shared success.

Case in Point: From Seed to Solution

A recent partner approached us with a challenge: they had premium pumpkin seeds but lacked the ability to separate kernels at commercial scale. Within weeks, Laketown Mills provided precision dehulling that not only met their protein specifications but also created a byproduct stream they could monetize as animal feed. The result? Higher margins and less waste.

This is the kind of partnership we strive to build with every customer.

A Better Way Forward

As the demand for plant-based proteins and sustainable ingredients grows, dehulling partnerships will become increasingly vital. Companies that align with the right processor gain a competitive advantage — from improved efficiency to stronger supply chains.

At Laketown Mills, we take pride in being that partner. Whether you’re an emerging brand or an established player, our mission is to help you unlock the full value of your seeds, from hull to kernel.

Interested in exploring a dehulling partnership with Laketown Mills?

Reach out to colin@laketownmills.com and discover how we can help turn your raw materials into market-ready ingredients.

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