ADM

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. is one of the world's largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers. The company operates through three business segments: Ag Services & Oilseeds (grain origination, transportation, storage, oilseed crushing), Carbohydrate Solutions (wet and dry corn milling, starches, sweeteners, ethanol), and Nutrition (specialty ingredients, proteins, fibers, flavors). ADM connects farmers to consumers by transforming crops into products for food, animal feed, industrial, and energy uses. The company's global network includes hundreds of facilities across six continents, with capabilities in crop merchandising, transportation infrastructure, processing, and ingredient manufacturing. ADM produces ingredients for baked goods, beverages, nutritional supplements, animal nutrition, biofuels, and industrial applications. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ADM has evolved from a linseed crushing company into a diversified agricultural giant. The company benefits from global population growth, protein consumption trends, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy development. ADM's scale, logistics capabilities, and diversified portfolio position it as a critical player in global food systems.