The global juice concentrates market was valued at USD 84.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 5% CAGR to reach USD 138.3 billion by 2035. Growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for nutritious, convenient beverages and natural products. Fruit juice concentrates dominate with 69% market share, while vacuum concentration technology holds 48.5% share. North America accounts for 20% of the market, with key players investing in innovation, sustainable sourcing, and advanced processing technologies.

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, payable on July 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2026. The global ingredient solutions provider, headquartered in Illinois with approximately $7.2 billion in 2025 annual net sales, serves customers across more than 120 countries.

Ingredion reported Q1 2026 results with reported EPS of $2.22 (adjusted $2.34), down from $3.00 ($2.97 adjusted) in Q1 2025. Net sales declined 1% to $1.792 billion. The company faced operational challenges at its Argo plant in the U.S./Canada segment, which saw operating income plummet 63%. However, the Texture & Healthful Solutions segment showed strength with its eighth consecutive quarter of net sales growth. Full-year 2026 EPS guidance was adjusted to $9.60-$10.30 (adjusted $10.45-$11.15).

Ingredion reported Q1 2026 results with reported EPS of $2.22 and adjusted EPS of $2.34, both down significantly from Q1 2025's $3.00 and $2.97 respectively. Operating income declined 26% (reported) and 22% (adjusted) year-over-year, primarily due to operational issues at the Argo facility in the Food & Industrial Ingredients U.S./Canada segment. The company updated full-year 2026 guidance, projecting reported EPS of $9.60-$10.30 and adjusted EPS of $10.45-$11.15. The Texture & Healthful Solutions segment showed resilience with 8 consecutive quarters of volume growth.

Ingredion reported Q1 2026 results with reported EPS of $2.22 (adjusted $2.34), down 26% and 22% respectively from the prior year. The decline was primarily driven by operational challenges at the Argo manufacturing facility and reduced sales volumes in the U.S./Canada Food & Industrial Ingredients segment. The company revised full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $9.60-$10.30 (reported) and $10.45-$11.15 (adjusted). The Texture & Healthful Solutions segment showed resilience with 8 consecutive quarters of net sales growth.

Ingredion reported Q1 2026 results with operating income down 26% and adjusted EPS of $2.34 versus $2.97 in Q1 2025. The decline was primarily driven by operational challenges at the Argo plant and weakness in the U.S./Canada segment, partially offset by strong performance in Texture & Healthful Solutions. The company updated full-year 2026 guidance with adjusted EPS expected between $10.45-$11.15.

The global nutraceutical excipients market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2030, driven by rising consumer demand for dietary supplements, functional foods, and wellness products. Coating agents and modified-release technologies are leading growth segments, while Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region. Major industry players are investing in clean-label, plant-based, and sustainable formulation solutions.

Ingredion Incorporated announced a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, payable on April 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026. The Chicago-based ingredient solutions provider reported 2025 annual net sales of approximately $7.2 billion and operates in nearly 120 countries with over 11,000 employees.

The global stevia market is valued at USD 1.03 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 1.71 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.62%. Growth is driven by increasing regulatory validation, health concerns about sugar consumption, and rising demand for plant-based sweeteners across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors. Technological advances in bioconversion and precision fermentation are improving taste profiles and reducing production costs, enabling mainstream adoption.

The global starch-based films market is projected to grow from $4.16 billion in 2026 to $5.36 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.3%. Driven by sustainable packaging demand, regulatory support, and technological advances in starch chemistry, the market is expanding as companies address challenges like moisture sensitivity through strategic collaborations and R&D investments.

The global food thickeners market is projected to grow from USD 20.04 billion in 2026 to USD 35.02 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 6.4%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for clean-label ingredients, plant-based products, and functional foods. North America currently leads the market with 41% share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Hydrocolloids dominate by type, and beverages lead by application, with sauces and dips expected to grow fastest.

Ingredion Incorporated and GATX partnered to create a custom-wrapped railcar promoting the American Heart Association's 'Move More!' campaign to encourage physical activity and cardiovascular health. The initiative is part of Ingredion's long-term sponsorship of the Heart of Chicago campaign, with the railcar serving as a mobile message for healthier living across North America.