US-based ingredients providers Univar Solutions and Ingredion have expanded their distribution partnership into the food and beverage markets of Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
The two companies were long-term strategic partners for more than 30 years in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), providing expansive food portfolios for starches, plant-based proteins, and sweeteners.
Under the expanded partnership, Ingredion and Univar will provide a portfolio of advanced modified, organic, and clean-label starches, and plant-based proteins in new territories.
PureCircle, a subsidiary of Ingredion, will also work closely with Univar to deliver stevia flavour modifiers and sweeteners for food manufacturers.
Univar Solutions SVP and ingredients and specialities divisional president SVP Nick Powell said: “We are extremely pleased to further expand our relationship with Ingredion, a supplier partner with an outstanding global portfolio of nutrition, health, and wellness speciality ingredients.
“Univar Solutions and Ingredion are two of the most influential and respected companies known for providing innovative and high-performing ingredient solutions.
“We value Ingredion’s trust in us and our dedicated Foodology by Univar Solutions team as we leverage our strong commercial reach to unlock new growth areas for customers worldwide.”
Ingredion offers food ingredients that can be used in a wide range of applications, from bakery and dairy to savoury and beverages.
They are designed to enhance product performance and customer appeal, facilitating reductions in fat and sugar content, along with improvements in texture and cost efficiency.
Foodology by Univar helps food brands of all sizes in tackling product development challenges, from speciality ingredients to recipe testing.
Its network of food Solution Centers and global test kitchens help in-house chefs and food scientists to refresh and develop formulas to enhance the efficacy of products.
Univar and Ingredion collaboration will operate within Univar Solutions’ Global Solutions Centres, including a location in Essen, Germany.
The innovation hubs, staffed by chemists, food scientists, and application development specialists, will help customers solve product challenges, and meet the latest market trends.
Ingredion EMEA and Asia-Pacific texture and healthful solutions senior vice president Michael O’Riordan said: “We are excited to extend our collaboration with Univar Solutions in key European markets.
“This enhanced collaboration will provide our customers with improved access to digital tools and strategic insights for accelerated growth, reflecting our commitment to providing innovative solutions in texture and health.
“Our combined efforts aim to increase our responsiveness and speed to market, enabling our customers to quickly adapt to consumer trends with relevant ingredient solutions.”
