Ingredient suppliers announce new innovations, workforce and facility investments
Ingredion included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Ingredion, Westchester, Ill., announced that it has been named to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), marking its sixth consecutive year on the list. The company is one of 484 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the GEI, a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data. This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand. “Being included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for six consecutive years is incredibly rewarding and underscores our commitment and focus on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace,” said Jim Zallie, Ingredion’s president and chief executive officer, in a statement. “Building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture is an important driver of our growth culture that is focused on being customer preferred by enabling consumer-preferred innovation for shared value creation.”
Bartek Ingredients, Ontario, announced its plans to strengthen its position as the world’s largest producer of malic and food-grade fumaric acid with the groundbreaking of its $175 million malic and fumaric acid production facility. The company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 12 with Canadian government officials and local community leaders to celebrate the official commencement of the construction project. “We are thrilled to be breaking ground on our new facility which will set a new global benchmark for safety, efficiency, and environmental performance,” said John Burrows, president and CEO of Bartek, in a statement. “We are pleased to be investing in the community of Stoney Creek and proud to play an integral part in supporting local industries and the local economy. We are thankful for our partnerships with the provincial and federal government and Environment Hamilton and their support and guidance throughout the process.”