Global Cross-Sell Penford is now part of the Ingredion group, giving access to Ingredion's global customer base across more than 100 countries and 60 sectors. This enables cross-sell opportunities for Penford's starches, nature-based sweeteners, nutrition ingredients, and bio materials solutions within existing Ingredion accounts, accelerating share of wallet and geographic reach.

Sustainability Focus The portfolio emphasizes nature-based ingredients and bio materials solutions aligned with sustainability and clean-label trends. This positions Penford to win customers prioritizing responsible sourcing and reduced environmental impact, with opportunities to co-develop sustainable formulations and certifications across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical segments.

Sector Targeting Ingredion serves diverse sectors including food, beverage, brewing and pharmaceuticals. Focus sales efforts on these high-potential verticals by crafting sector-specific formulations, such as texture and thickening starches for beverages or nutrition ingredients for functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Integrated Portfolio Leverage the merged portfolio to offer bundled ingredient solutions, reducing procurement complexity for customers. Bundled offerings combining starches, sweeteners, nutrition ingredients and bio materials can improve customer retention and increase average order value.

Regional Advantage Penford's Englewood, Colorado location provides a US based, regional supply option with potential for tighter lead times and responsive service. Pairing regional delivery with Ingredion's global logistics enables reliable North American supply and near market support for manufacturers in the area.