ADM

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is a leading global player in the food processing and commodities trading industry. Established in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ADM operates over 800 facilities worldwide. It processes a diverse range of agricultural products, including oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other grains.

Business Segments

The company's operations are organized into several key segments, each specializing in critical areas of the agricultural supply chain.

• Ag Services and Oilseeds: Focuses on the origination, merchandising, crushing, and processing of oilseeds such as soybeans, cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, and flaxseed. These are turned into vegetable oils and protein meals.
• Carbohydrate Solutions: Covers corn processing activities converting corn into sweeteners, starches, and bioproducts. Products include sweeteners, starch, syrup, glucose, and dextrose used by the food and beverage industry.
• Nutrition: Offers a wide array of products, including proteins, natural flavors, flavor systems, natural colors, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts. These ingredients serve the food, beverage, health, and wellness sectors.

Additional Services

ADM also provides agricultural storage and transportation services through subsidiaries like the American River Transportation Company and ADM Trucking, Inc., supporting its extensive operational reach.

Locations

ADM has a significant global presence with operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Its major cities and facilities in the USA include:

• New Orleans, LA
• St. Louis, MO
• Evansville, IN
• Memphis, TN
• Cedar Rapids, IA

Commitment to Sustainability

The company is dedicated to sustainability and innovation. It focuses on regenerative agriculture practices and has set ambitious climate goals.

One key pledge includes reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2035, demonstrating ADM's commitment to environmental responsibility.

Recent Challenges

In recent years, ADM has faced challenges including a significant profit decline in 2024. Additionally, the company is under a criminal investigation related to its accounting practices.

Despite these hurdles, ADM continues to play a pivotal role in the global food supply chain, connecting crops to markets and providing essential ingredients to various industries.