Univar Solutions and Ingredion Expand Functional Food and Beverage Ingredients Partnership to Benelux Region

Group 1 - The distribution expansion effective from October 1, 2025, will introduce a variety of plant-based and clean label products, including Novation® functional native starches, plant-based proteins, and stevia sweeteners developed by PureCircle by Ingredion to meet consumer demand for clean label ingredients and sugar reduction [1] - Univar Solutions and Ingredion have a longstanding partnership of over 30 years in manufacturing and distributing functional ingredients, which will now expand to 20 countries across the EMEA region [2][3] - The collaboration aims to enhance customer reach and provide consumer-focused innovations across various sectors, including bakery, snacks, dairy, savory, and beverages, leveraging digital capabilities for better service and order management [2] Group 2 - Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor with a strong logistics network and technical sales force, committed to providing tailored solutions and value-added services across multiple markets [4] - Ingredion Incorporated, headquartered in Chicago, serves nearly 120 countries with annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion in 2024, focusing on turning plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for various industries [5]