Ingredion Hits 96.3% Sustainable Sourcing for Key Crops, Up From 25% in Five Years — Ingredion Incorporated

Event summary

Ingredion achieved 96.3% sustainable sourcing for its tier 1 priority crops (corn, tapioca, potato, stevia, pulses) as of 2026, up from 25% in 2021.
The company diverted 95% of total waste from landfills and achieved zero waste to landfills at 16 manufacturing facilities.
Ingredion expanded its upcycled ingredients portfolio to over 50 Upcycled Certified products.
The progress was detailed in Ingredion’s 2025 sustainability report, part of its 2030 'All Life' strategy.

The big picture

Ingredion’s rapid progress in sustainable sourcing reflects a broader industry shift toward embedding sustainability into core operations rather than treating it as a separate initiative. The company’s achievements in waste reduction and upcycled product expansion align with growing consumer and regulatory demands for environmentally responsible practices. With annual net sales of $7.2 billion, Ingredion’s scale positions it as a key player in driving sustainable innovation across the food and agriculture sectors.

What we're watching

Sourcing Scalability: Whether Ingredion can maintain its rapid sustainable sourcing growth across all regions and crops.
Customer Collaboration: How Ingredion’s partnerships with customers will impact their ability to meet sustainability commitments.
Regulatory Compliance: The pace at which global regulations on sustainable sourcing and waste management will evolve.