Great Plains Analytical Laboratory - GPAL
Food and Beverage ServicesMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
Great Plains Analytical Laboratory (GPAL) is a privately owned laboratory serving the food and feed sectors from its base in Kansas City, Missouri. The company operates as a testing partner across a broad range of customers, including food manufacturers, grain, milling and baking operations, petfood producers, meat processors, nutraceuticals, and warehouses, offering services across cereal and bake labs, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, and microbiology. Its focus is providing timely, high-quality testing and direct access to expert staff, aiming to support customers with reliable results and responsive service. In April 2026 GPAL expanded visibility through a partnership with USA Rice, reflecting its active role within the broader grain and milling ecosystem. The firm positions itself within the food and beverage services industry as a small, independently owned lab capable of delivering specialized testing for diverse product pathways and compliance needs.