US tariffs offer opportunity for domestic confectionery ingredients operations

With  manufacturers based in the US being impacted by new tariffs being imposed on imported ingredients, companies are increasingly being affected by heightened supply chain costs and longer lead times.

In response to the situation, Flo Enterprises’ MasterCoat line of glazes, polishes, and release agents is anticipating a spike in demand, offering a reliable, domestically-produced solution designed to help confectioners and supplement brands navigate these disruptions.

“Tariffs on key ingredients are squeezing manufacturers’ margins,” said Alex Rosen, Sales Manager at Flo Enterprises. “MasterCoat is made in the U.S., giving customers faster turnaround, tighter supply chain control, and full technical support. It’s exactly what the industry needs right now.”

The new tariffs are expected to significantly impact the cost of ingredients used in panning, molding, and finishing. While global brands scramble to manage sourcing shifts, MasterCoat is uniquely positioned to offer continuity and flexibility, especially to small- and mid-sized producers often overlooked by large suppliers.

Additionally, with a newly implemented 30% tariff on imports from the EU  having taken effect August 1st, many manufacturers are urgently seeking domestic alternatives. MasterCoat offers a timely and cost-effective solution to mitigate these sudden increases and ensure uninterrupted production.

According to David Jordan, Sales & Technical Director for Confectionery Coatings at Flo Enterprises, any potential increase in the US tariff regime could lead to possible shortages of key ingredients and widespread consequences.

“During Covid, when supply chains were disrupted, product was coming from overseas and many companies were literally shutting down because they could not get the raw materials they needed,” he explained.

“We source and manufacture domestically, so any effect on raw materials will be less impactful compared with a company importing these ingredients from overseas.”

Manufactured in Massachusetts, MasterCoat includes a growing portfolio of high-performance formulations for chocolate polishing, sugar panning, and starchless gummy production.

Product options include:Traditional confectioners polish & glaze,  Shellac-free, vegan, and non-GMO coatings,  Organic certified glazes,  Custom formulations tailored to technical and regulatory needs or to meet labeling requirements or customer demands.

“With industry demand rising for clean-label and specialty-certified coatings, our domestic production model gives customers both confidence and adaptability,” added Rosen.