# ectus

> Ingredients intelligence for the people who build with them.

ectus provides verified assessments, strategic advisory, and sponsorship opportunities for professionals navigating the ingredients world — sourcing teams, founders, formulators, and executives.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.ectus.com/): Overview of ectus and its services
- [Services](https://www.ectus.com/services): Signal Assessment, Strategic Advisory, and Sponsorship formats with pricing
- [Projects](https://www.ectus.com/projects): Selected projects including Sugar Guide, Juice News, and Mastering Ingredients
- [Updates](https://www.ectus.com/updates): Articles and insights on ingredients, markets, and industry trends
- [Manifesto](https://www.ectus.com/manifesto): The ectus philosophy and approach
- [Stack](https://www.ectus.com/stack): Tools and infrastructure used by ectus
- [Contact](https://www.ectus.com/contact): Book a call or send an email

## About

ectus is founded by Jan van Iperen. It operates at the intersection of ingredients intelligence, editorial publishing (Juice News), and strategic consulting. The company works with professionals across the full ingredients value chain — from agronomy and sourcing to formulation and market access.

## Content

ectus publishes long-form editorial content on the ingredients industry. The Updates section covers market developments, company news, and deep-dive series such as "The Anatomy of a Juice." All content is written to professional standards and cross-referenced against authoritative sources.