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Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) acquired Benicaros, a patented prebiotic fiber made from upcycled...
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BUY- Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) acquired Benicaros, a patented prebiotic fiber made from upcycled carrot pomace clinically shown to support immune health at extremely low daily dosage/intake.
- The acquisition addresses limitations of traditional prebiotics that require high daily intake, have tolerance issues and formulation challenges by providing a water-soluble fiber with minimal effect on taste, texture or odor versatile for use in functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.
- The fiber addresses multiple consumer demands by being plant-based, clean-label, kosher, halal, gluten-free and sustainable, with the acquisition including full ownership of intellectual property, trademarks, human clinical trials, and manufacturing know-how related to manufacturing the product.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | -2.2% | 25% | 0.0 ptsDeclining (-2.2%) - NOT a growth stock |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 3.7% | 25% | 10.0 ptsVery Weak (3.7%) - Minimal expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 16.7% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (16.7%) - Target: $118.71 vs Current: $101.75 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 25.1% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (25.1%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -27.6% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-27.6%) - Good entry zone |
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About INGR
- Ingredion Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterial solutions derived from wet milling and processing corn, and other starch-based materials to a range of industries worldwide.
- The company operates in Texture & Healthful Solutions; Food & Industrial Ingredients–LATAM; and Food & Industrial Ingredients–U.S./CANADA segments.
- It offers starch products for use in a range of processed foods; cornstarch; specialty paper starches for enhanced drainage, fiber retention, oil and grease resistance, improved printability, and biochemical oxygen demand control; starches and specialty starches for textile industry; industrial starches are used in the production of construction materials, textiles, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, as well as in mining and water filtration; and specialty industrial starches for use in biomaterial applications, including biodegradable plastics, fabric softeners and detergents, hair and skin care applications, dusting powders for surgical gloves, and in the production of glass fiber and insulation.
- The company provides sweetener products comprising glucose syrups, high maltose syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, polyols, maltodextrin, glucose syrup solids, and non-genetically modified organism syrups for applications in food and beverage products, such as baked goods, snack foods, canned fruits, condiments, candy and other sweets, dairy products, ice cream, jams and jellies, prepared mixes, table syrups, and beverages.
- In addition, the company sells refined corn oil, corn gluten feed, and corn gluten meal; and other products.
- The company was formerly known as Corn Products International, Inc. and changed its name to Ingredion Incorporated in June 2012.
- Ingredion Incorporated was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois.