Ingredion
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| NYSE: [Script error: No such module "Stock tickers/NYSE". INGR] | |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1906 |
Key people | James P. Zallie (President and CEO) |
| Products | Starch, sweeteners, texturants, nutritional ingredients |
| Revenue | $6.2 billion (2020) |
Number of employees | 11,000 (2020) |
Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois. The company processes corn, tapioca, potato, and other raw materials into ingredients for the food, beverage, brewing, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as numerous industrial sectors. Ingredion's products include starch, sweeteners, texturants, and nutritional ingredients.
History[edit | edit source]
Ingredion was founded in 1906 as Corn Products Refining Co. The company has undergone several name changes and rebranding efforts over the years. In 2012, it adopted the name Ingredion to better reflect its broad range of ingredient solutions.
Products and Services[edit | edit source]
Ingredion offers a wide variety of products, including:
- Starch: Used in food products for thickening, gelling, and stabilizing.
- Sweeteners: Including high fructose corn syrup, glucose syrups, and other sweetening solutions.
- Texturants: Ingredients that modify the texture of food products.
- Nutritional ingredients: Including fibers, proteins, and other health-promoting ingredients.
Operations[edit | edit source]
Ingredion operates in over 40 countries and has more than 60 manufacturing facilities worldwide. The company serves customers in over 120 countries, providing ingredients for a wide range of applications.
Sustainability[edit | edit source]
Ingredion is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include efforts to reduce water usage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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