Univar Solutions Introduces 'Foodology,' Reinforces Commitment To Global Food Ingredients Industry

Group to focus on food and nutrition ingredients, innovation and product acceleration

Downers Grove, IL /PRNewswire/ - Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the launching of Foodology by Univar Solutions, a specialized team dedicated to the unique distribution and technical innovation needs of the food and nutrition ingredient industries.

"Foodology embodies Univar Solutions' continued commitment to helping shape the 'future of food' by providing global brands access to the necessary ingredients, formulations, testing resources, regulatory expertise and world-class supply chain required to feed a growing world in a sustainable fashion," said Nick Powell, president, ingredients & specialties and president, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific, at Univar Solutions. "Foodology also sets Univar Solutions apart as a full-line food ingredient distributor, product innovator, safe supplier, and expert partner."

Under the Foodology by Univar Solutions umbrella, the company will continue to build out its expertise across all aspects of food and nutrition ingredient sales, marketing and distribution by leveraging its global network of food scientists, test kitchens and a robust portfolio of diverse and sustainable ingredients to bring together the latest in technical, trend and application development solutions. This approach will make Foodology a valuable partner to brands and suppliers of all sizes looking to develop products with cleaner labels, respond to market or regulatory trends, test "free-from" and other label claims, as well as bring new products to market faster.

"Foodology combines our industry-leading distribution resources, our global network of food scientists, and ingredient specialists across our ecosystem of global solution centers, including the food-focused development space inside The Hatchery in Chicago, with an even stronger bench of industry experts," added Kevin Hack, global vice president of food ingredients at Univar Solutions. "These capabilities unite our world-class distribution footprint and deep food industry technical knowledge to design and deliver innovative solutions to every corner of the world, making us the differentiated choice to those with ingredient needs."

The Foodology by Univar Solutions team will exhibit at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Expo in Chicago, July 10-13. The company will also celebrate its launch during a series of events at the official grand opening of its test kitchen in The Hatchery Chicago during this same time.

For more information, please visit univarsolutions.com/foodology

About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

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