Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is a global leader in agricultural processing and food ingredient manufacturing. The company operates through three primary business segments—Ag Services & Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition—providing a broad array of products that include edible oils, protein meals, starches, sweeteners, and specialty lecithins. ADM’s integrated operations span sourcing, transportation, storage, and processing of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities, serving food, feed, industrial, and fuel markets worldwide.
Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ADM has grown from a regional linseed crusher into one of the world’s largest agricultural processors. Over its more than a century of operation, the company has expanded via strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments in innovation, maintaining a focus on improving yields, optimizing supply chains, and developing new ingredient and bioindustrial solutions. ADM’s Corn Processing plants produce ethanol and corn syrup products, while its oilseed facilities yield soybean and canola oils, along with high-protein meals for animal nutrition.
With a presence in more than 170 countries, ADM sources raw materials from a vast network of farmers and provides customers with tailored ingredient solutions for food and beverage, health and wellness, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. The company has prioritized sustainability initiatives—such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting regenerative agriculture, and advancing responsible sourcing—across its global supply chain. Under the leadership of Juan R. Luciano, ADM continues to invest in technology, research, and partnerships aimed at addressing global challenges related to food security, nutrition, and climate resilience.