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 expansion follows the successful commissioning of the Richmond facility, which became fully operational in 2025 and represents a major investment in the region’s grain-processing infrastructure.
Roskam Foods will close its San Dimas, California, cereal and granola plant as the company brings production together at its Grand Rapids campus.