Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) (NYSE: ADM) is a global leader in agricultural processing and food ingredient manufacturing, specializing in the transformation of oilseeds, corn, wheat and other agricultural commodities into a wide array of products. The company’s core operations encompass the sourcing, transporting, storing and processing of raw materials, which are then refined into edible oils, proteins, starches, sweeteners and biofuels. ADM’s vertically integrated platform connects farmers and end users, facilitating efficient supply chains that serve food and beverage, animal feed, renewable fuel and industrial markets worldwide.
Since its founding in 1902 through the merger of Archer & Co. and Daniels Linseed Company, ADM has grown from a regional grain handler in the American Midwest into a diversified multinational enterprise. Over more than a century of expansion, the company has complemented organic growth with strategic acquisitions and investments in technology, positioning itself at the forefront of nutritional innovation, sustainable agriculture and alternative energy. ADM’s heritage of processing excellence and risk management has underpinned its ability to navigate commodity cycles and evolving regulatory landscapes.
ADM’s operations are organized into three principal business segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions and Nutrition. The Ag Services and Oilseeds segment procures and processes oilseeds into meal and vegetable oils for human consumption and animal feed. Carbohydrate Solutions converts corn, wheat and other raw materials into starches, sweeteners, ethanol and biochemical products. The Nutrition segment develops specialty ingredients, botanical extracts and custom nutrition solutions for health, wellness, pharmaceutical and personal care applications. Across these segments, ADM leverages proprietary research in plant-based proteins, fermentation and novel processing techniques to meet shifting consumer preferences.
With a presence in more than 200 crop procurement locations, 200 ingredient manufacturing facilities and 50 innovation centers, ADM serves customers in over 160 countries. The company has made sustainability a core component of its long-term strategy, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve water and promote regenerative agricultural practices. Under the leadership of Juan R. Luciano, who has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2006, ADM continues to emphasize operational excellence, supply chain resilience and investments in emerging growth platforms to drive shareholder value and advance global food security.
