Ingredion Invests $100 Million in Indianapolis Plant to Improve Efficiency, Enable Texture Solutions Growth

WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Ingredion Incorporated, a global provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage and industrial applications, announced investments of more than $100 million to increase efficiency, modernize equipment and install an energy cogeneration system at its Indianapolis facility.

This project will expand Ingredion’s capabilities for delivering texture innovations to growing end markets while bolstering the economic viability and sustainability of the Indianapolis plant, said the company. By upgrading its energy infrastructure, Ingredion said it will improve operational efficiency and reliability while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

“As Ingredion has driven volume growth for texture solutions over the past several quarters, these investments will expand our capacity and support future customer growth,” said Valdirene Evans, senior vice president and president, global texture solutions at Ingredion. “Additionally, these investments will enable the Indianapolis plant to continue to lead in supplying the highest quality and most innovative specialty starch-based texturizers for global customers.”

“These investments are a win-win, as it helps us modernize and improve our agility in delivering texture and healthful solutions for our customers while also increasing our energy efficiency and improving our cost competitiveness,” said Eric Seip, Ingredion senior vice president, global operations, and chief supply chain officer.

The project is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.