Ingredion (INGR) 2 Nov 212021 Q3 Earnings call transcript

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Ingredion Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakers’ presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today’s conference is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to your speaker host today, Mr. of and President of Vice Vice Relations. Investor Payant, Corporate Interim Finance President Jason

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the Now for let's open call questions.

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