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.

Ingredion Incorporated announced a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, payable on Jan. 20, 2026, to stockholders of record as of Jan. 2, 2026. The company is a global ingredient solutions provider with annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion.

The U.S. processed pumpkin market is projected to grow from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $3.34 billion by 2033, driven by health trends, seasonal demand, and versatile food applications.

The global sugar substitutes market is projected to grow from $23.56 billion in 2024 to $29.90 billion by 2029, driven by health-conscious consumers and rising demand for low-calorie alternatives amid increasing diabetes prevalence.

The global inulin market is projected to grow from $1.691 billion in 2025 to $2.197 billion by 2030, with a 5.38% CAGR, driven by increasing demand for functional foods and health-conscious dietary products.

Ingredion reported a strong Q2 2025 with 13% increase in reported operating income and raised full-year EPS guidance. The company saw growth in its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment and managed challenges in other business segments.

Ingredion reported a strong Q2 2025 with 13% increase in reported operating income, raised full-year EPS guidance, and demonstrated resilience across its business segments despite challenges in some markets.