Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) is a global ingredient solutions company specializing in the production and sale of starches, sweeteners, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials derived primarily from corn and other plant-based raw materials. The company serves a diverse set of industries, including food and beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals and personal care, providing functional ingredients that enhance texture, stability, flavor and nutritional value in a wide array of end products.
The company’s product portfolio comprises native and modified starches, high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrins, specialty sweeteners and various texturizers. Ingredion also offers plant-based proteins, dietary fibers and specialty potato, tapioca and rice starches. Through its research and development centers, the company collaborates with customers to customize formulations that meet regulatory requirements, clean-label trends and sustainability goals.
Founded in 1906 as Corn Products Refining Company, Ingredion rebranded in 2012 to reflect its evolution into a diversified ingredients provider. Headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, the company operates manufacturing facilities, innovation centers and sales offices across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. These global operations support local sourcing of raw materials and enable cross-regional collaboration, ensuring supply chain resilience and responsiveness to market demands.
Ingredion’s executive leadership team is led by President and Chief Executive Officer James P. Zallie, who has guided the company’s strategic growth initiatives since 2016. Under his direction, Ingredion has pursued acquisitions and partnerships to expand its portfolio in emerging markets such as plant-based proteins and biotechnology-derived ingredients. The company continues to emphasize sustainable agriculture practices, waste reduction and responsible water stewardship as it seeks to deliver long-term value to customers and stakeholders worldwide.
