FAQ

As of March 21, 2025, Commodity & Ingredient Hedging (CIH) has acquired Advance Trading, Inc. (ATI). Both companies are widely renowned and respected leaders of risk management in agricultural industries. While continuing to operate as independent companies, combining their strengths in execution, technology, and education will create an unparalleled service environment for clients.

In addition to the high standard of service you’ve come to expect from us, we will also be able to combine CIH’s superior technology & platform with Advance Trading’s expertise to further strengthen the value of our risk management services to farmers like you. As our client, you will gain access to a broader range of market intelligence, risk management tools, and personalized strategies.

You are our priority as a client, and we will continue to improve and push the envelope to offer you the best personalized risk management services offered in the grain industry.

Yes. Both companies will be operating under their current brand names with the same mission to provide clients with the best risk management strategies. Now, it’s elevated across the grain industry.

Our new team will have the capability to serve over 4,000 accounts across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia!

By combining CIH’s platform with Advance Trading, we will comprehensively work with the agricultural market. Our partnership strengthens our personalized risk management offerings for commercial grain operations, grain producers, and other agricultural businesses.

Commodity & Ingredient Hedging has been servicing the agriculture industry in Chicago, IL since 1999. CIH is a leader in risk management solutions for multiple agricultural industries. Their focus on risk management education, proprietary technology, and an objective approach supports producers, food companies, importers/exporters, and traders globally.

We encourage you to read our Press Release, and as always, our clients are our main focus. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at our Advance Trading office at (309) 664-2300.

More resources:

• CIH: www.cihedging.com

• Advance Trading, Inc.: www.advance-trading.com

• Falfurrias Capital Partners: www.falfurrias.com