Ingredion (INGR) Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference (CAGNY) 2026 summary

Strategic vision and business overview

• Focus on customer intimacy, innovation, and productivity to drive growth and expand into new markets, leveraging global scale with local expertise.

• Resegmentation into three global/regional segments has improved scale and customer engagement.

• Strategic pillars include profitable growth, innovation, and enterprise productivity, with investments in R&D, AI, predictive formulation, and operational excellence.

• Leading market positions in texture and healthful solutions, with #1 ranking in major regions and strong customer relationships.

• Texture and Healthful Solutions segment is a key driver, supported by macro trends in health, clean label, and protein fortification.

Market trends and growth drivers

• Clean label, high protein, and high fiber are major consumer trends, with clean label growing at a 6% CAGR and valued at $145B in 2025.

• Dietary fiber market expected to reach $13.6B by 2026, with 10% CAGR through 2036.

• Private label and food service channels are outpacing branded products, driven by affordability and convenience.

• 74% of global manufacturers are reformulating for clean label, facing challenges in texture, affordability, and regulatory compliance.

• Sustainability, convenience, and unique textures are key trends shaping future product development.

Solutions and innovation approach

• Solutions business surpassed $1B in revenue, growing at 7.5% and delivering 500bps margin accretion.

• Co-creation with customers enables rapid prototyping (15 days) and higher product success rates.

• AI-driven predictive formulation achieves 80-90% accuracy in consumer liking, reducing innovation failure.

• 1,800 active and granted patents support technology leadership in texture and formulation.

• Clean label and private label are primary growth vectors, with clean label ASPs twice that of modified starches and sales at 8% CAGR.