Ingredion is a U.S. multinational that was born more than a century ago in the wake of corn milling and has over time transformed into a central player in the global ingredients business. From its headquarters in Westchester, Illinois, the company manufactures starches, syrups, vegetable proteins, fibers, and texturizers that are used by major food and beverage industries to give body, sweetness, and stability to their products. Its name rarely appears on labels, but its developments are present in thousands of food formulas consumed daily around the world. The company has operations in more than 120 countries, has 46 industrial plants, and employs around 11,200 people. Although its origin is in the production of corn derivatives, in recent years it has expanded its raw material base to include cassava, potato, rice, legumes, and even stevia. Its strategy is to offer solutions that respond to modern consumption trends: healthier foods, with less sugar, fewer additives, and made ...