3 May 2013 --- Ingredion Incorporated has reported its first quarter 2013 results. Sales grew 1 percent on price/mix improvements partially offset by volume declines and currency devaluations. Operating income was $175 million. This is a 9 percent increase compared to reported operating income in the first quarter of 2012 and a 5 percent increase compared to the $167 million of adjusted operating income in the year-ago quarter.