Univar Solutions and Ingredion are expanding their long-standing partnership to the Benelux region, effective October 1, 2025. The collaboration will deliver innovative, clean label, and plant-based food and beverage ingredients to meet rising consumer demand. This move strengthens their footprint across 20 EMEA countries and enhances customer access and innovation capabilities.
Univar Solutions Belgium N.V., a leading global distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Ingredion Incorporated, a renowned global supplier of innovative food and beverage ingredients. This enhanced collaboration, through Univar Solutions’ Foodology division, will now extend into the Benelux region, encompassing Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The distribution agreement will take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to meet increasing consumer demand for clean label, plant-based, and sugar-reduction solutions in food and beverage formulations.
This strategic expansion enables Univar Solutions to offer an extensive range of functional ingredients developed by Ingredion. These include the Novation® line of functional native starches, a variety of plant-based proteins, and the stevia sweeteners portfolio created by PureCircle by Ingredion. All these products align with current market trends and consumer preferences focused on health, sustainability, and transparency in food ingredients.
Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients + Specialties at Univar Solutions, highlighted the importance of this continued collaboration, stating, "Together with Ingredion, we are leading the charge in ingredient innovation, providing our customers with top-tier, effective solutions that reflect the future of food. This expansion reflects our shared values of quality, innovation, and exceptional service. We are thankful for Ingredion’s ongoing trust and are eager to tap into the Benelux market’s potential by leveraging our vast commercial reach across 16,000 food producers in the region."
Michael O’Riordan, Senior Vice President of Texture and Healthful Solutions for EMEA and Asia-Pacific at Ingredion, emphasized the expanded partnership’s potential to unlock new opportunities. "Working alongside Univar Solutions helps us deliver targeted, consumer-driven innovation in sectors such as bakery, snacks, dairy, savory, and beverages," he said. "Our customers will benefit from broader ingredient offerings, strategic market insights, and an improved customer experience driven by digital tools for product innovation, support, and order fulfillment."
Univar Solutions and Ingredion have shared a robust, collaborative history for more than three decades, combining strengths in ingredient development, distribution, and market intelligence. With this latest extension, their collaborative footprint now spans 20 countries across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, significantly expanding their ability to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers and consumers alike.
By reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence, Univar Solutions and Ingredion aim to continue shaping the future of food and beverage production through science-backed, consumer-responsive ingredient solutions.
Univar Solutions stands as a top global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, representing an exceptional portfolio from some of the world’s foremost producers. Backed by the industry’s largest privately operated transportation fleet and a highly skilled technical sales team, the company delivers unmatched logistics expertise, in-depth regulatory and market knowledge, advanced formulation capabilities, and cutting-edge digital solutions.
