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.
