Univar Solutions and Ingredion expand partnership in Benelux region

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Univar Solutions and Ingredion to Bring Plant-Based and Clean-Label Products to Benelux Region Through Expanded Partnership

Univar Solutions Belgium has announced an expansion of the partnership between its Foodology by Univar Solutions business and leading global ingredient provider Ingredion. Effective from October 1, the distribution expansion will bring a variety of plant-based and clean-label products to the Benelux region. This will include plant-based proteins, Ingredion’s Novation® range of functional native starches, and a comprehensive portfolio of stevia sweeteners developed by PureCircle by Ingredion. The ingredients are intended to meet the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable products. Univar Solutions and Ingredion have been partnering to manufacture and distribute functional ingredients for over 30 years. The expanded collaboration will bring ingredients and solutions to 20 countries across the EMEA region. “Together with Ingredion, we stand at the forefront of ingredient innovation, …

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Australia’s Wide Open Agriculture Appoints Univar as Exclusive Distributor of Its Lupin Products in Mainland China

Australian regenerative food and agriculture company Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) has signed an offtake and distribution agreement with the chemical and ingredient distributor Univar Solutions China. Through the agreement, Univar will become the exclusive distributor for WOA’s lupin protein products in mainland China for an initial six-month term. The period of exclusivity may be extended, subject to performance. Univar commits to purchasing at least 50 tonnes of lupin protein isolate over the 12 months following the initial six-month market preparation period. This takes the total length of the agreement to at least 18 months, and the term can be extended by mutual agreement. Pricing is still to be agreed. “We are excited to cooperate with WOA on its unique plant proteins,” said Will Wang of …

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Univar Solutions and Meurens Natural Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sustainable Food Solutions in Europe

Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, has forged an exclusive partnership with Meurens Natural, a leading provider of organic and natural cereal extracts, to serve markets in Poland and Italy. The strategic alliance will incorporate Meurens Natural’s Sipal® and Natu® ranges into Univar Solutions’ portfolio, enhancing Univar Solutions’ offerings of clean-label and organic ingredients in alignment with the growing European demand for sustainable food solutions. Foodology by Univar Solutions is an innovative food and ingredients partner, helping food brands of all sizes tackle product development challenges with its network of solution centers and test kitchens, culinary experts and in-house scientists. These specialists are able to refresh and develop formulas and will provide additional technical and culinary support for Meurens Natural ingredients, ensuring …

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Univar and ICL Partner to Increase Plant-Based Ingredient Options for North America

Global ingredients and chemicals distributor Univar Solutions announces it has been selected as a distributor of ICL’s Rovitaris textured plant proteins in North America. Through the agreement, Univar aims to expand plant-based protein options for food ingredients customers in the US and Canada.   ICL, a leading manufacturer of specialty minerals and food ingredients, has developed the Rovitaris portfolio to offer plant-based protein ingredients with better texture, stability and flavor than similar ingredients on the market. According to ICL, it is “constantly developing new and optimized products” that address current gaps in the marketplace.  The Rovitaris ingredient portfolio can applied to make meat alternatives like burgers, hot dogs, deli meats, nuggets and fish sticks as well dairy alternatives like milk. The company has also created the …

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