Expansion into Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg meets growing consumer appetite for
healthier, sustainable, and flavor-rich products.
BRUSSELS, June 18,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Belgium N.V.
("Univar Solutions"), a leading global solutions provider of
specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced an expansion of the
partnership between their Foodology by Univar Solutions business
and Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider
of ingredients for the food and beverage industry, to distribute in
the Benelux region.
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the
distribution expansion will bring a wide range of plant-based and
clean label products, including the innovative Novation®
range of functional native starches, plant-based proteins, and a
comprehensive portfolio of stevia sweeteners developed by
PureCircle by Ingredion, to meet growing consumer demand for clean
label ingredients and sugar reduction.
"Together with Ingredion, we stand at the forefront of
ingredient innovation, committed to shaping the future of food with
high-quality, effective solutions," said Nick Powell, CEO, Ingredients + Specialties from
Univar Solutions. "This enduring collaboration reaffirms our mutual
dedication to excellence, service, and ingenuity in meeting the
needs of our global customers. We're grateful for Ingredion's
continued trust and look forward to driving growth and exploring
new opportunities with our team, utilizing our extensive commercial
network for the 16,000 food producers in Benelux."
"Expanding our partnership with Univar Solutions broadens our
customer reach to bring consumer-focused innovation across bakery
and snacks, dairy, savory, and beverages," said Michael O'Riordan, senior vice president of
texture and healthful solutions for EMEA and Asia-Pacific at Ingredion. "Through this
strengthened collaboration, we can offer our customers strategic
insights, a wider portfolio of solutions, and a better customer
experience enabled through digital capabilities for innovation,
service, and order management."
Univar Solutions and Ingredion have partnered in the
manufacturing and distribution of highly sought-after functional
ingredients for more than 30 years. This expanded collaboration
will now bring these ingredients and solutions to 20 countries
across the EMEA region.
Discover how the longtime partnership between Univar Solutions
and Ingredion is elevating the culinary journey for today's
consumers.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading
global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a
premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the
industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales
force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory
knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital
tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions
and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries,
and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep
communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is
committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on
Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR),
headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient
solutions provider serving customers in nearly 120 countries. With
2024 annual net sales of approximately $7.4
billion, the Company turns grains, fruits, vegetables, and
other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions
for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial
markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers
located around the world and more than 11,000 employees, the
Company cocreates with customers and fulfills its purpose of
bringing the potential of people, nature, and technology together
to make life better. Visit ingredion.com for more
information and the latest Company news.
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