How a Cedar Rapids company's expansion is helping Amazon improve packaging and boost sustainability
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds highlights the state's reputation as a place for business growth and innovation during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, for a planned $50 million upgrade and expansion to Ingredion's operations in Cedar Rapids. Rob Ritchie, Ingredion senior vice president of food and industrial ingredients, shared how Ingredion uses Iowa corn. The global ingredients solution company makes sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials used in everyday products. (Tom Barton/The Gazette) Read the full story: https://www.thegazette.com