Univar Solutions to expand ingredient distribution deal with Ingredion

BELGIUM – Univar Solutions Belgium N.V. has announced an expansion of its distribution agreement with Ingredion Incorporated, widening its reach within the Benelux region.

Effective from October 1, 2025, the revised partnership will allow Univar Solutions to distribute a broader portfolio of Ingredion’s food and beverage ingredients across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

The extended deal includes plant-based proteins, native starches under the Novation® brand, and a selection of stevia-based sweeteners developed by PureCircle, targeting growing demand for clean label and sugar-reduction solutions.

Univar Solutions will manage the distribution through its Foodology by Univar Solutions division, which caters specifically to the food and beverage industry.

The company says it will leverage its commercial infrastructure to reach over 16,000 food producers in the Benelux market.

According to Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients and Specialties at Univar Solutions, the collaboration reflects a long-standing relationship built on service delivery and innovation in the ingredients sector.

Ingredion’s senior vice president for texture and healthful solutions in EMEA and Asia-Pacific, Michael O’Riordan, said the expansion will help the company connect with a broader customer base in segments such as bakery, beverages, dairy, and savory foods.

He added that customers would benefit from enhanced digital support services and a wider product selection tailored to current consumer trends.

The two companies have worked together for more than three decades, supplying food manufacturers with ingredient solutions across various international markets.

With the latest move, the distribution footprint for Ingredion’s products through Univar Solutions will extend to 20 countries across the EMEA region.

About the Companies

Univar Solutions is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, offering logistics services, technical support, and digital solutions to clients in multiple sectors.

The company operates one of the largest private logistics fleets in the chemical distribution industry and provides formulation and compliance support for a wide range of applications.

Ingredion, headquartered in the Chicago area, serves nearly 120 countries with ingredients derived from plant-based materials such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.

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