The Industrial/Beverage split: Ethanol product moves

Returning guest Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, product director at Univar Solutions, talks about all things ethanol, including its changing landscape, the role of imports and non-GMO, and how this essential – and circular – product moves from fuel to industrial to beverage and food-grade alcohols. Tune in for product insights and test your musical knowledge as we go through the changes. 

Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B.

About the hosts: Andy Erickson, senior director of product marketing for essential chemicals, and Chris Ernst, senior director of product marketing for solvents, converse with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to manufacturing and markets across industries.

Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers, and helping to keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. 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, we offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries and applications.

Chapters

• 0:13 Andy's August fun facts
• 1:29 Introducing Ethanol Expert Duane Ziolkowski
• 2:03 Fun and games: Name the artist whose song has "change" in the title
• 4:35 Let's talk about ethanol's changing landscape
• 5:52 Why is MGP (Midwest Grain Products) shifting away from industrial production?
• 6:50 Product moves: from fuel to industrial to beverage
• 7:34 Role of imports, non-GMO requirements, and consumer shifts
• 9:13 What you should know about ethanol and the circular economy