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This achievement follows years of declining output, heavy reliance on imports, and severe disruptions from drought and conflict, with last year’s harvest totaling only around 350,000 tons.

His appointment comes as Ingredion continues to pursue growth, productivity improvements and portfolio transformation across its global ingredient solutions business.

This decline in profitability was primarily attributed to a challenging consumer landscape, higher marketing expenditures, and rising labour and freight costs, although these pressures were partly offset by moderating ingredient costs and lower interest expenses.

The newly constructed facility significantly expands the company’s regional logistics network, connecting central Illinois agricultural producers to major river transport routes and international grain export markets.

The figure surpassed the previous monthly record of 5.08 million tonnes registered in April and highlights the country’s growing importance in global corn markets amid a historically strong 2025/26 crop.