Ingredion expands distribution of plant-based proteins through deal with Batory Foods
Ingredion Inc., Westchester, Ill., and Batory Foods, Rosemont, Ill., signed a new strategic distribution agreement to expand their geographic reach. Effective since Sept. 10, the arrangement consolidates Ingredion’s distributor reach in the West and Central Midwest of the United States to help food and beverage manufacturers get the clean-label native and functional starches, multi-functional flours and fibers, and plant-based proteins and hydrocolloids ingredients they need to produce and bring their products to market. This agreement includes the following 15 states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The distribution agreement does not include Ingredion’s sweeteners, specialty sweeteners, polyols, stevia or sugar reduction systems, the company says.
Ahead of the company’s milestone 30th anniversary in 2022, Louisville, Ky.-based Flavorman named Scott Weddle and Peter Eberle as its chief operating officer (COO) and chief strategy officer (CSO), respectively. Formerly Flavorman’s director of business development, Weddle has been with the company since 2010. As COO, Weddle will apply the full spectrum of his beverage development expertise to advancing Flavorman’s operations and contribute a customer-first approach to product innovation, consistency and quality. Eberle joins the team with more than 30 years of specialized experience in the start-up, transformation, and turnaround of businesses in highly competitive markets. As CSO, he will direct strategic planning initiatives and oversee key projects in production, logistics, construction, safety and financing.