VEOS – Veracity Edible Oil Solutions
As a large-scale food or energy producer, you have a significant investment to protect. The quality of the supply chain of the vegetable oil you purchase can have a major impact on your bottom line, which is why choosing a broker well-connected to every major vegetable oil refiner in North America is essential to your success. At Veracity Edible Oil Solutions, or VEOS, we are committed to quality and integrity in all that we do. Since our founding in 2007, it has been our honor to cultivate relationships with the continent’s leading suppliers of vegetable oil, and our professional background in managing all commercial aspects of the refining process for major suppliers has given us firsthand knowledge that truly sets us apart from other brokers. For large-scale oil buyers, our team is committed to sourcing you the highest quality vegetable oils for your needs, and as a one-stop shop, we’ll handle every step of the process for you.
Competitive Pricing
Expert Market Insights
Time-Saving Convenience
Quality Assurance
Who We Service
VEOS has worked with some of the biggest vegetable oil consumers across multiple industries, and is happy to connect buyers who represent the following markets:
- Food – Food Service & Retail Processors
- Renewable Diesel
- Biodiesel
- Industrial
- Livestock / Feed
- Refiners
- Co-Product Processors
Veracity Edible Oil Solutions, or VEOS, was founded in 2007 with the intention of bringing expertise and integrity to an industry that was lacking such qualities in most brokers. We are extremely proud to broker in excess of $ 1.7 billion in sales annually, connecting the biggest names in food and energy production to North America’s expansive network of quality vegetable oil refiners and suppliers. Our goal is to continue to be a trusted resource for large-scale oil consumers, and to navigate the entire supply-chain of vegetable oil for our buyers so they can focus their energy on expanding their business. Not only that, we greatly value our well-established connections to our suppliers, and we are proud to continue to represent every supplier across North America with integrity. The relationships we’ve formed guarantees our clients the best prices and superior efficiency, as we handle every aspect of every deal, including all negotiations, contracts, and logistics.
Competitive Pricing
Our amazing relationships with every supplier in North America means we can negotiate the best prices available for your needs, without ever sacrificing quality. Furthermore, we can broker multi-faceted deals with ease across multiple suppliers depending on your specific needs and plant locations.
Expert Market Insights
Unlike other brokers, we have decades of firsthand experience IN the industry, providing us with a deep understanding of the entire supply chain and market, which translates into valuable insights and advice on how to maximize your profits.
Time-Saving Convenience
Dealing with multiple suppliers and coordinating the logistics of large oil shipments can be time-consuming and stressful. VEOS will handle every related task for you, freeing up your time and resources to focus on other important aspects of your enterprise.
Quality Assurance
Our deep-seeded connections to suppliers across North America ensures that the oils you purchase meet the highest standards of quality, helping to minimize the risk of costly quality control issues. We pride ourselves on our integrity, and for you that means quality.
Expansive Network
As representatives for every North American refiner / supplier, we have an expansive network to provide you with connections a vast array of products. We’d love to hear about your enterprise and how we can help fulfill your needs for large quantities of edible oils for food and/or energy production. We have representatives in Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, and South Dakota.
Products
- Soy (crude, crude degummed, once-refined, refined & bleached, RBD-Salad, PHOs, FHOs)
- Canola (crude, super degummed, RBD-Salad)
- Corn
- Peanut
- Palm
- “IP” Oils (Non-GMO, Organic, High-Oleic) – expeller-pressed & hexane solvent
- Co-Products (flush oils, lecithin, VOD-distillate & soapstock)
Meet Our Team
At VEOS, our backbone is our team, and we know the importance of investing in our people to best serve both the buyers and suppliers we are humbled to work with.
A team of professionals working behind the scenes, on our suppliers and customers behalf.
Experience
Integrity
Responsiveness
Knowledge
Mark Hingiss
Founder and Co-Owner
Mark previously worked in the industry for over four decades. Working with organizations such as Ventura Foods, Tyson Foods, CHS Inc., and Global Risk Management, Mark gained unparalleled insider knowledge and has been able to develop lasting relationships with suppliers across the continent. During his 18 years at CHS, a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States, Mark managed all commercial aspects of the refinery and soy flour business, as well as transportation for the division. Furthermore, he has supported and participated actively in the industry by holding positions such as serving as:
- The National Institute of Oilseed Processing (NIOP) – Board Member
- The American Fats and Oils Association (AFOA) – President, Director, Member
- The Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils (ISEO) – Nominating Chair & Director
As the founder of our company, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. Each year, we broker sales exceeding $1.7 billion, forging vital connections between the giants of the food and energy production industries and North America’s vast network of top-tier vegetable oil refiners and suppliers.
Our primary goal remains unwavering – to be the trusted resource for large-scale oil consumers. We take it upon ourselves to expertly navigate the entire vegetable oil supply chain on behalf of our buyers, allowing them to channel their energy into expanding their businesses.
One aspect that I hold in high regard is our well-established relationships with our suppliers. It’s a source of great pride for us to continue representing every supplier across North America with the utmost integrity. These enduring connections guarantee our clients access to the best prices and ensure superior efficiency in every transaction. We handle all aspects of every deal, from negotiations to contracts and logistics, ensuring our clients have a seamless experience.
– Mark Hingiss
Justin Nielsen
Co-Owner and Broker
Justin maintains strong ties to agricultural production with his family operation near Tyler, MN and has held positions at Minnesota Soybean Processors (MNSP) and South Dakota Soybean Processors (SDSP) merchandising soybeans, soybean meal & hulls, soybean crude & refined oils (including managing CME warehouse receipts and government and small business tenders), refined co-products and biodiesel, before joining VEOS in 2017. Justin has been actively involved within the fats & oils industry by serving within several industry organizations and associations and holding credentials such as:
- The National Institute of Oilseed Processing (NIOP) – Member
- The American Fats & Oils Association (AFOA) – Director
- The Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils (ISEO) – Director
- Safe Quality Foods – SQF practitioner
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points – HACCP certified
- Good Manufacturing Practices – GMP certified
- Standard Operating Procedures – SOP certified
Alissa Novotny
VEOS Broker
Alissa has been a broker in the edible oil market for over 13 years. She began her career as a pastry chef, transitioning to the vegetable oil brokerage world when she joined Logue & Company in 2007. Her practical experience in restaurants and food handling gives her a valuable and unique perspective of the food industry. Alissa’s years in the business have yielded experience and knowledge, as well as deep ties and relationships throughout the vegetable oil industry. She has a solid background in sales, trading, and logistics. Novotny joined VEOS in 2020 and holds the following credentials:
- The American Fats & Oils Association (AFOA) – Member
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points – HACCP certified
Beth Westemeyer
VEOS Broker
Beth Westemeyer has almost 15 years of experience in the agribusiness sector, most recently working in the Bulk Liquid Storage market as a Commercial Director for Zenith Energy Terminals, helping in their transition to a more sustainable storage model through renewable fuels and feedstocks.
Prior to joining Zenith, Beth worked for Zeeland Farm Services (ZFS), where she began her career in 2009 and held various positions including Marketing Manager, Director of Business Development, and Oil Merchandiser.
Beth’s years at both Zenith and ZFS have provided her with ample knowledge of vegetable oil trading and risk management, renewable feedstock markets, business development, logistics, and the importance of customer relationships.
Beth earned an MBA from Western Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University.
Sarah Scott
VEOS Office and Client Service Manager
Sarah is a driven support professional that previously held various positions at ADM since 2010. She serviced key accounts in her role as Customer Care Specialist at ADM.
Sarah has dedicated her past 10+ professional years to client care, communication, and service. Sarah manages contracts, customized reports, account reconciliation, order entry, order tracking, and ensures the supply chain remains seamless.
She provides excellent service to our clients and is committed to providing a positive experience for all.
Danielle Isbell
Client Service Specialist
Danielle is a skilled Client Service Representative with 10 + years of experience in providing exceptional customer service. As former Sr. Claims Representative and Account Coordinator for a top rated Scottsdale, Arizona stop loss agency, Danielle became a valuable member of the claims team and successfully managed the largest book of business with the company at the time for more than 2 years.
Danielle is a quick learner with strong communication and problem -solving skills, and she consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction through effective listening, empathy, and timely resolution of customer issues. She is committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations and is dedicated to creating a positive customer experience.
Kim Shugart
Client Service Specialist
Over her 9+ career in the Stop Loss Insurance industry, Kimberly has developed a reputation for providing excellent customer service and managing large, complex blocks of business. Her ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues has been a hallmark of her work.
Throughout her various positions, including Lead Stop Loss Specialist and Lead Claims Analyst, Kimberly has consistently demonstrated her strong leadership abilities by directing teams and training all new hires.
With her keen attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, Kimberly is well-positioned to take on new challenges. She is organized, highly adaptable, and has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. As she embarks on a new chapter in her career, Kimberly is excited to apply her skills and expertise to a new industry.
