Archer Daniels Midland Company

What Archer Daniels Midland Company does

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is a global agricultural processor and nutrition ingredient supplier founded in 1902 and headquartered in Decatur, Illinois. ADM operates an integrated value chain that originates, transports, and processes agricultural commodities — corn, oilseeds, wheat, and other crops — across 240 procurement sites and 150 manufacturing facilities worldwide, processing approximately 1 billion bushels of crops annually. Its business is organized into four core segments: Human Nutrition (proteins, flavors, fibers, sweeteners, microbiome solutions, texturants), Animal Nutrition (complete feed, premixes, feed additives across aquaculture, poultry, ruminant, swine and other species), Pet Nutrition (ingredients for pet food, treats, and supplements), and Industrial Biosolutions (biodiesel, ethanol, industrial oils, polyols, propylene glycol). The company also runs an owned transportation network (barges, deepwater vessels, trucking, terminal services) plus a futures brokerage.

The portfolio is anchored by proprietary sub-brands and IP including ProFam and Arcon (plant proteins), Fibersol (prebiotic dietary fiber, co-developed with Matsutani), BPL1 and ES1 (probiotic strains and postbiotic counterparts for metabolic and digestive health), Novatol (natural-source vitamin E), and enzyme technologies developed at the Davis, California R&D lab. ADM also operates the Illinois Basin-Decatur carbon capture and storage project, achieving one million metric tons of cumulative CO2 sequestration, and monitors more than 15,000 farms across Brazil, Paraguay, and other regions for traceability and regenerative agriculture verification. The Covantis blockchain joint venture underpins supply-chain traceability. Recent acquisitions (Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, P4 Companies, Comhan, FDL, Revela Foods) and partnerships (Hill's Pet Nutrition, ForFarmers JV, TechnoServe Farm Forward, Asahi Group Foods) have extended capabilities across microbiome health, pet nutrition, flavors, and sustainability services.

ADM generates revenue primarily through B2B transactional sales of commodities and ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers, animal feed producers, pet food manufacturers, and industrial customers, with supplementary managed-services revenue from its transportation and logistics network and futures brokerage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, negotiated by volume, contract terms, and prevailing market conditions. Sales are executed through direct enterprise sales teams across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, supplemented by an e-ADM customer portal for order and shipment management. The company serves enterprise customers such as food manufacturers, livestock and poultry producers, pet food brands (including Ganador and Minino), and bakery/brewery operators (e.g., Jacksons Bakery, Revolution Brewing).

Name

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Legal name

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Website

https://adm.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Archer Daniels Midland Company is a global agricultural processor and ingredient supplier that originates, transports, and processes crops through 240 procurement sites and 150 manufacturing plants, serving food and beverage manufacturers, animal feed producers, pet food companies, and industrial customers across more than ten countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Ingredients and Nutrition

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based Dairy-Alternative Ingredients & Bases Manufacturing (Emulsions, Fat Systems, Protein/Starch Bases for B2B) (AFAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Biogas Plants (Agricultural, Industrial & Municipal) (EUAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Food ingredients
• Animal feed
• Plant-based proteins
• Agricultural processing
• Biofuels production

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Processing and Merchandising: ADM originates, transports, and processes agricultural commodities including corn, oilseeds, wheat, and other crops. Revenue comes from processing fees, commodity trading margins, and the sale of processed ingredients.
2. Human Nutrition Ingredients: Sale of ingredients including proteins, fibers, flavors, colors, sweeteners, starches, and specialty health ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers.
3. Animal Nutrition: Complete feed, feed additives, premixes, and specialty ingredients for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet food manufacturers.
4. Industrial Biosolutions: Biofuels including ethanol and biodiesel, industrial chemicals, and renewable products derived from agricultural feedstocks.
5. Transportation and Logistics Services: Barge, trucking, and deepwater vessel services for moving agricultural commodities and processed products through ADM's transportation network.
6. Futures Brokerage: Investor services through futures brokerage operations serving commodity market participants.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ADM originates, transports, and processes agricultural commodities (corn, oilseeds, wheat, soybeans) at 240 procurement sites and 150 manufacturing facilities globally, then sells processed food and beverage ingredients (proteins, fibers, flavors, colors, sweeteners, starches, microbiome solutions), complete animal feed and feed additives, pet food ingredients, industrial biosolutions (biofuels, ethanol, fertilizers, industrial oils), and transportation/logistics services to enterprise B2B customers.

Product overview

ADM offers a diversified portfolio of nutrition and agricultural solutions organized into four core business segments: Human Nutrition (ingredients including alternative proteins, flavors, sweeteners, starches, microbiome solutions for food/beverage/ supplements), Animal Nutrition (complete feed, feed additives, species-specific solutions), Pet Nutrition (ingredients for pet food/treats/supplements), and Industrial Biosolutions (biodiesel, ethanol, fertilizers, industrial oils). Key product sub-brands include ProFam and Arcon (plant proteins), Fibersol (prebiotic fiber), BPL1 and ES1 (probiotics/postbiotics), and Novatol (vitamin E). Services include global transportation/logistics and farmer services. The company serves diverse end markets across dairy, confectionery, bakery, beverages, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, savory, and specialized nutrition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProFam: Soy and plant-based protein ingredient brand
• Arcon
• Fibersol
• Novatol
• BPL1
• HT-BPL1

Products and services

• Human Nutrition Ingredients A comprehensive portfolio of food and beverage ingredients including alternative proteins, flavors, colors, sweeteners, starches, fibers, edible oils, acidulants, botanicals, food bases and marinades, microbiome solutions, peanuts, specialty health solutions, texturants, and systems, sold to food and beverage manufacturers for product formulations across dairy, bakery, beverages, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, savory, confectionery, and specialized nutrition categories.
• Animal Nutrition Solutions Complete feed, feed additives and ingredients, macro ingredients, and nutritional services for aquaculture, equine, poultry, ruminant, swine, and other species, supplied to commercial animal feed producers and integrated producers worldwide.
• Pet Nutrition Ingredients Nutrition and functionality ingredients, flavors/aromas/colors, and food premixes formulated into pet food, treats, and supplements for pet food manufacturers and brands including Ganador and Minino.
• Industrial Biosolutions Biodiesel, ethanol, fermentation nutrients and services, fertilizers, industrial oils, polyols, propylene glycol, solvents, starches, dispersants, emulsifiers, and terpenes supplied to industrial, energy, coatings, construction, home care, personal care, plant health, renewable energy, and sustainable packaging customers.
• Transportation and Logistics Services Owned and operated barge, stevedoring, deepwater vessel, terminal, and trucking services that move agricultural commodities and processed products globally, plus investor services through futures brokerage operations and farmer services for grain producers.
• ProFam Plant-Based Protein Ingredients Soy and plant-based protein ingredient line including protein isolates and textured proteins used in human nutrition applications such as dairy alternatives, meat extenders, beverages, and sports nutrition.
• Arcon Specialty Food Proteins Specialty food proteins including textured wheat and pea proteins and the Arcon SFP specialty food protein line, used for meat alternatives, egg replacement, and other food applications.
• Fibersol Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Prebiotic dietary fiber ingredient from the ADM/Matsutani LLC joint venture used for digestive health applications in food, beverage, and dietary supplement formulations; recognized as Best Functional Ingredient of the Decade at Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards 2024 and approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration as an active ingredient.
• BPL1 Probiotic and HT-BPL1 Postbiotic Proprietary Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain BPL1 and its heat-treated HT-BPL1 postbiotic counterpart, targeting metabolic health applications and supplied to dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers including Nourished's 3D-printed personalized vitamin stacks.
• ES1 Probiotic and HT-ES1 Postbiotic Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347 probiotic strain ES1 and its heat-treated postbiotic HT-ES1, targeting digestive and gastrointestinal health applications, recognized with Best Ingredients Innovation Award at Gulfood Manufacturing 2023.
• Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 Postbiotic Postbiotic strain designed to support stress, mood, and sleep health, available in Japan and other markets through an exclusive distribution agreement with Asahi Group Foods.
• Novatol Natural-Source Vitamin E Natural-source vitamin E product line providing a plant-based antioxidant alternative for dietary supplement, food, beverage, and personal care manufacturers.
• Xtract for Aqua Next-generation aquaculture feed additive using proprietary microencapsulation technology to deliver bioactive compounds for fish and shrimp performance.
• My RumiDiag Mobile Application Mobile application using AI and image analysis to evaluate cow manure photos and assess ruminal acidosis risk in dairy herds, combining ADM technician expertise with artificial intelligence.

Quantifiable outcome

• ADM has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years, demonstrating financial stability and shareholder returns
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ForFarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026ADM and ForFarmers joined forces to deliver stronger feed solutions for farmers. The partnership combines ADM's ingredient capabilities with ForFarmers' animal nutrition expertise to serve shared markets.
• TechnoServecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026ADM partnered with international non-profit TechnoServe to scale the Farm Forward Initiative in India, targeting 15,000 new soybean farmers. The partnership supports sustainable agricultural practices and farmer training programs.
• Hill's Pet NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026ADM partnered with Hill's Pet Nutrition in North America and EMEA to support farm resilience through regenerative agriculture programs. The partnership connects ADM's regenerative agriculture expertise with Hill's supply chain sustainability goals.
• Asahi Group Foods CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2025ADM signed exclusive distribution agreement with Asahi Group Foods for innovative postbiotic designed to support stress, mood, and sleep in Japan and other markets.
• VoltloadercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 September 2024ADM expanded partnership with Voltloader to implement electric tractor units for direct flour deliveries from ADM's Corby facility to Jacksons Bakery. The initiative supports Scope 3 emissions reduction goals.
• European Food Banks Federation (FEBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM continued its partnership with FEBA through an ADM Cares grant to strengthen food system resilience across Europe. The partnership supports food bank operations and reduces food waste.
• RestorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM partnered with Restor to use its Enterprise platform for measuring biodiversity impact and monitoring progress of sustainability initiatives across ADM's operations.
• CovantiscoreTechnology or IntegrationADM is a founding partner of Covantis, a joint venture launching blockchain technology for modernizing agricultural supply chain transactions and improving traceability.
• WärtsiläminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM partnered with Wärtsilä for modernizing river fleet operations by replacing engines with more sustainable solutions, improving environmental performance of ADM's transportation network.
• Remedy Health / NourishedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM Ventures invested in Remedy Health, creator of the Nourished brand of 3D-printed personalized vitamin stacks. ADM's HT-BPL1 postbiotic is incorporated into Nourished's product offerings available at Selfridges and online.
• Conservation InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM Cares partnered with Conservation International to support Herding for Health (H4H), a community-driven livestock management initiative in Southern Africa.
• Jamie's FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADM Cares provided grant to Jamie's Farm, a UK charity engaging young people through farming, to transform 159 acres with herbal leys and fodder crops.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cargill: Private global agricultural commodity trader and processor with overlapping presence in oilseed crushing, corn processing, animal nutrition, and food ingredients. Cargill is ADM's closest head-to-head competitor across origination, processing, and risk management services.
• Bunge Global SA: Global agribusiness and food company specializing in oilseed processing, grain origination, and edible oils—directly overlapping with ADM's Ag Processing & Oilseeds and Industrial Biosolutions segments. Both compete in soybean/canola crushing and trading margins.
• Louis Dreyfus Company: Privately held merchant and processor of agricultural commodities (oilseeds, grains, rice, cotton) with global origination network comparable to ADM's 240 procurement sites. Competes directly in commodity merchandising and freight logistics.
• Ingredion Incorporated: Major corn-based ingredient producer making starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins for food manufacturers—directly comparable to ADM's carbohydrate solutions and ProFam plant protein business. Both serve B2B food formulators with similar ingredient categories.
• Wilmar International: Asia's leading agribusiness group with major oilseed processing, edible oils, and grain trading operations—competing with ADM in global vegetable oils and Asia-Pacific feed/ingredient markets.
• COFCO International: Chinese state-backed global grain and oilseed trader operating in origination, processing, and logistics—competing directly with ADM in soybean, corn, and wheat flows between the Americas and Asia.
• Tate & Lyle: Global food ingredient supplier specializing in sweeteners, texturants, and dietary fibers—directly overlapping with ADM's specialty food ingredients and Fibersol prebiotic fiber business in B2B food formulation.

Emerging players

• Darling Ingredients: Specialty ingredient producer converting animal byproducts into sustainable ingredients (rendered proteins, fats, plasma) for animal feed and industrial uses—adjacent to ADM's animal nutrition and biosolutions segments with comparable sustainability angle.
• DSM-Firmenich: Global nutrition and flavor company combining specialty ingredients (probiotics, vitamins, enzymes) with flavors—competing with ADM in microbiome solutions, flavors, and health ingredients for B2B food and supplement markets.

Broad incumbents

• Associated British Foods: Diversified food and ingredients conglomerate with significant ingredient and feed operations (AB Agri)—overlapping with ADM's animal nutrition, grain processing, and food ingredient portfolio, though with broader retail exposure (Primark, Twinings, etc.).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A44 records

Investments11 records

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