Ingredion Named to FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies List for 16th Time

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Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) was named to the 2026 FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list on Jan. 21, 2026, marking the 16th time the company has received this recognition.

The award highlights Ingredion’s leadership in innovation, operational excellence and sustainability, and reflects evaluations by executives, directors and analysts across nine attributes including financial soundness and talent attraction. Ingredion operates in 30 countries and serves customers in more than 120 countries. Full rankings appear in the Feb/March 2026 FORTUNE issue and online at Fortune.com.

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WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food, beverage and industrial markets, has been named to the 2026 FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list. This marks the 16^th time the Company has earned this prestigious recognition, reinforcing Ingredion’s ongoing leadership in innovation, operational excellence and sustainability.

“Being honored by FORTUNE for the 16^th time as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies is an incredible affirmation of who we are and what we stand for,” said Jim Zallie, Ingredion’s president and CEO. “Around the world, our employees continue to bring passion, ingenuity and purpose to their work every day. Their commitment to creating value for our customers and making healthy foods taste better truly distinguishes Ingredion.”

The FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list, developed in partnership with Korn Ferry, is widely regarded as the definitive report card on corporate reputation. Each year, top executives, directors and analysts are asked to evaluate companies across their industries on nine key attributes, including innovation, social responsibility, financial soundness, global competitiveness, and talent attraction and retention.

With businesses spanning 30 countries and serving customers in more than 120 countries, Ingredion continues to be recognized among the world’s most respected companies. The full rankings appear in the February/March 2026 issue of FORTUNE and are available online at Fortune.com.

About Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in nearly 120 countries. With 2024 annual net sales of approximately $7.4 billion, the Company turns grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs^® innovation centers located around the world and more than 11,000 employees, the Company cocreates with customers and fulfills its purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better. Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest Company news.

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FAQ

What did Ingredion (INGR) announce on January 21, 2026?

Ingredion announced it was named to the 2026 FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list for the 16th time.

Why was Ingredion (INGR) included on the 2026 FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies list?

The inclusion reflects evaluations of innovation, operational excellence, sustainability and other attributes by executives, directors and analysts.

How many times has Ingredion (INGR) been named to FORTUNE’s Most Admired list?

Ingredion has been named to the list 16 times as of the January 21, 2026 announcement.

What global footprint did Ingredion cite in the Jan. 21, 2026 announcement?

The company noted operations in 30 countries and customers in more than 120 countries.

Where can investors view the full 2026 FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies rankings?

The full rankings are in the Feb/March 2026 FORTUNE issue and available online at Fortune.com.