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 16th 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 16th 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(R)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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