Ingredients & Raw Materials Market Analysis 2026

Cargill and HarvestPlus Solutions Unite to Combat Micronutrient Deficiency through Nutri Pathshala in Maharashtra (March 14, 2025)
In a recent initiative, Cargill has partnered with HarvestPlus to launch a project aimed at tackling micronutrient deficiencies and enhancing nutrition awareness across rural Maharashtra. Spearheaded by HarvestPlus and HarvestPlus Solutions, the project focuses on empowering communities by increasing access to nutrient-rich foods and promoting healthy dietary practices. A key component of this initiative is the ‘Nutri Pathshala’ program, which serves as a platform to educate individuals and families about the importance of balanced nutrition and sustainable eating habits.
Ingredion announced strategic investments expanding into high-value pharmaceutical ingredients (April 02, 2023)
Ingredion Incorporated one of the leading global providers of ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry, has announced the completion of two strategic investments in India to expand its presence in high-value pharmaceutical applications.
As part of this initiative, the company acquired Amishi Drugs & Chemicals (AD&C), based in Ahmedabad, during the third quarter of 2022. AD&C specializes in the production of superdisintegrants, lubricants, and viscosifiers, which align with and enhance Ingredion’s existing portfolio of starch, mannitol, and dextrose-based products. This move strengthens Ingredion’s position in the pharmaceutical excipients market and supports its long-term growth strategy in India.
BASF partnered with Acies Bio to drive sustainable production of Personal and Home Care ingredients (November 5, 2024)
BASF has formed a strategic partnership with Acies Bio, a leading European biotechnology firm, to advance a cutting-edge fermentation technology platform that utilizes methanol for producing fatty alcohols. These fatty alcohols serve as key raw materials for ingredients used in the home and personal care sectors, particularly in the formulation of surfactants. The collaboration combines Acies Bio’s strong biotechnological capabilities with BASF’s commitment to innovation, aiming to deliver more sustainable and efficient ingredient solutions for the market.
Cargill partnered with Voyage Foods to scale up alternatives to cocoa-based products to meet consumers’ indulgence needs (April 8, 2024)
As global demand for more sustainable confectionery products continues to grow, Cargill has announced a new commercial partnership with Voyage Foods to scale and deliver innovative, healthier alternatives to traditional cocoa-based products. The collaboration will also focus on producing nut spreads that exclude conventional ingredients like peanuts and hazelnuts, offering consumers delicious and more sustainable options without compromising on taste or quality.
BASF expanded world-scale vitamin A formulation plant in Ludwigshafen (July 21, 2022)
BASF is enhancing its market position in the vitamin A segment by expanding its state-of-the-art formulation capacities at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen. The new facility, fully integrated with the site's existing vitamin A production, will bolster the output of high-quality vitamin A powder products specifically for the animal nutrition industry. The facility is expected to begin operations by mid-2023, with a phased ramp-up that will align with BASF’s increased production capacity of vitamin A acetate.
ADM and Benson Hill Partnered to Scale Innovative Ultra-High Protein Soy for North American Food Ingredient Markets (8 August 2022)
ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in alternative protein and nutrition solutions, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE: BHIL), a food technology company leveraging plant genetics. The collaboration aims to scale up innovative soy-based ingredients to address the accelerating global demand for plant-based proteins. Together, the companies will serve a wide range of plant-based food and beverage segments, including savory, sweet, and dairy applications.
 

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Chidanand Bilagi Verified Analyst

Senior Research Associate at Cognitive Market Research · Cognitive Market Research

Chidanand Bilagi is a Senior Research Associate at Cognitive Market Research and Consulting, specializing in the chemical and materials industry. With a strong focus on global chemical markets, advanced materials, specialty chemicals, sustainable materials, and emerging industrial innovations, he delivers in-depth market intelligence and strategic insights to support informed decision-making.

His expertise includes analyzing industry trends, competitive landscapes, supply chain dynamics, regulatory developments, raw material pricing patterns, and technological advancements shaping the future of the chemical and materials sector. Through rigorous research and data-driven analysis, Chidanand contributes to the development of comprehensive market reports, helping businesses, investors, and industry stakeholders identify opportunities and address challenges in an evolving global market landscape.

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