Archer Daniels Midland

Archer Daniels Midland Company, established in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading global processor of agricultural commodities, including oilseeds, corn, and wheat. The company transforms these natural products into a diverse array of food ingredients, animal feeds, and biofuels. With a significant presence in grain merchandising, ADM utilizes an extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops worldwide. Additionally, the company operates a nutrition business that caters to both human and animal needs, producing corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol. Through its comprehensive portfolio, ADM plays a vital role in supplying ingredients and flavors for foods, beverages, supplements, and nutrition for pets and livestock.

Ian Pinner

Senior Vice President, Strategy and Innovation and Member of the Company's Executive Council

A.J. Todd

Vice President of Commercial Development

53 past transactions

TRACT

Funding Round in 2024
TRACT is an innovative platform for measuring sustainability performance that was created by and for the agriculture and food industries.

Fuerst Day Lawson

Acquisition in 2023
Fuerst Day Lawson is a London-based company that manufactures and supplies specialized ingredients for the food, beverage, fragrance, and chemical industries. The company focuses on the development and technical assistance of a variety of products, including flavors, bakery pastes, fruit compotes, granolas, and vitamin ingredients. By offering these tailored solutions, Fuerst Day Lawson assists clients in differentiating their offerings in a competitive market.

Revela Foods

Acquisition in 2023
Revela Foods is a diversified food ingredients company located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, specializing in dairy products. The company produces a variety of offerings, including processed cheese, melting cheese, cheese spreads, and cheese sauces, catering to customers seeking cheese and dairy flavorings for dishes such as sandwiches and soups. Revela Foods is committed to innovation, collaborating with flavor experts and industry professionals to enhance product portfolios and expand menus. Their approach is centered on simplifying the complexities of food, reflecting the belief that while life can be complicated, food should not be. Additionally, the company is focused on organic growth through the development of efficient systems and processes.

Buckminster Química

Acquisition in 2023
Buckminster Qumica is a glycerin manufacturer for the food and pharmaceutical industries. By providing an organic compound, the company assists its clients in obtaining the goods and services they require.

Comhan

Acquisition in 2022
Comhan is a flavor distributor based in South Africa. It has the unique market insight to generate innovative products which cater to local tastes and interests. It is the business center of South Africa, It offers a full complement of marketing and technical services, including a flavor application laboratory with food scientists in attendance.

Flavor Infusion

Acquisition in 2021
Flavor Infusion, LLC produces natural, organic, and artificial flavors for the food and beverage industry.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes

Acquisition in 2021
Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes focuses on creating science-based solutions that promote microbiome health through the use of probiotic, prebiotic, and enzyme technology. The company serves various markets, including dietary supplements, food and beverages, pet supplements, and sports nutrition. In addition to its product development, Deerland offers contract manufacturing services, which include specialty manufacturing such as bulk blends, liquids, hard shell capsules, and tablets, along with bottling and labeling. The company collaborates with clients to develop innovative and proprietary formulations while providing regulatory support to ensure compliance with industry standards.

NutraDine

Acquisition in 2021
NutraDine is a leading provider of private label pet treats and supplements, focusing on animal nutrition. The company specializes in developing high-quality pet food and nutritional products tailored to meet the needs of various pets. By offering a diverse range of treats and supplements, NutraDine aims to support the health and well-being of pets while catering to the demands of pet retailers and consumers seeking premium offerings.

The Pound Bakery

Acquisition in 2021
The Pound Bakery specializes in wholesale dog treat sales and private label pet treat manufacturing. It also offers other services to our customers to help their businesses grow including online marketing, website design, social media management, e-commerce fulfillment, B2B fulfillment, and graphic design. Its treats are made with high-quality ingredients that are carefully selected and contain no preservatives.

Pedigree Ovens

Acquisition in 2021
Pedigree Ovens is a pet treat manufacturer located in Harvard, Illinois. It is a one-stop-shop for product development, packaging design, website design, production, packing, warehousing, and fulfillment.

Believer

Convertible Note in 2021
Believer Meats is a biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, focused on revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture technology. Founded in 2018, the company aims to create animal-free meat by utilizing distributive manufacturing processes that produce fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By prioritizing food safety and reducing ecological impact, Believer Meats seeks to provide healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods. Their technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, complemented by the expertise of renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene, bringing a unique blend of scientific and culinary innovation to the field of alternative proteins.

Spiber

Corporate Round in 2020
Spiber Inc., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative protein materials, notably its Brewed Protein™ products derived from spider silk fibroin proteins. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology, polymer science, and microbial fermentation, the company creates sustainable materials from agricultural feedstocks, contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing animal and plastic use in various sectors, including apparel and automotive industries. Spiber is preparing to launch its first mass production facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, with operations expected to begin in 2021. Additionally, a second facility in partnership with ADM is under construction in Iowa, USA, with production anticipated to start in 2023, further enhancing the company's capacity to meet growing demand for its environmentally friendly materials.

Nature's Fynd

Series B in 2020
Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food company that specializes in producing a unique protein derived from a microbe found in geothermal springs. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Sustainable Bioproducts, Inc., the company focuses on creating sustainable food options that benefit both consumers and the environment. Utilizing innovative fermentation technology, Nature's Fynd is able to cultivate protein using significantly less land and water compared to conventional agricultural methods. The company also operates an additional office in Bozeman, Montana, and aims to contribute to a more sustainable food system through its revolutionary approach to protein production.

Spiber

Corporate Round in 2019
Spiber Inc., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative protein materials, notably its Brewed Protein™ products derived from spider silk fibroin proteins. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology, polymer science, and microbial fermentation, the company creates sustainable materials from agricultural feedstocks, contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing animal and plastic use in various sectors, including apparel and automotive industries. Spiber is preparing to launch its first mass production facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, with operations expected to begin in 2021. Additionally, a second facility in partnership with ADM is under construction in Iowa, USA, with production anticipated to start in 2023, further enhancing the company's capacity to meet growing demand for its environmentally friendly materials.

Perfect Day

Series B in 2019
Perfect Day produces dairy proteins that are nutritionally identical to proteins from cow’s milk. Perfect Day is pioneering a whole new era in animal-free dairy products. One the delivers all of the taste, texture, and nutrition of dairy with none of the food safety, environmental, or animal welfare downsides. The company's animal-free approach, based on the safe and proven techniques that give the consumers beer or vegetarian rennet also provides consumers and food manufacturers with the same product they all know and love - through a more sustainable and compassionate process. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Florida Chemical Company

Acquisition in 2019
Florida Chemical Company specializing in citrus-based flavors and fragrances. Florida Chemical produces a wide range of high-value citrus flavor ingredients, specialty terpenes and formulated products primarily for the flavor, fragrance and consumer products markets.

Neovia

Acquisition in 2018
Neovia is a privately held company that is a primarily a unique way of understanding the challenges of the future: co-innovation, sustainable development and rational use of resources.

Aston Foods & Food Ingredients - Business

Acquisition in 2018
Aston Foods & Food Ingredients - Business is the sweeteners and starches business.

Agrible

Series B in 2017
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

Biópolis SL

Acquisition in 2017
Biopolis is a provider of microbial technologies with a strong food-ingredients portfolio. Microbial strains: Our core competency is the development and commercialization of microbial strains and metabolites. Fermentation Services: We offer directed microbial design, proof of concept and scale-up to pilot plant according to our clients needs. Evaluation: We help our clients test and prove the biological effect of their molecules or extracts.

Casablanca’s sweetener plant

Acquisition in 2016
Casablanca’s sweetener plant started operating in August with a view to boosting its footprint in the sweetener and starch market.

Harvest Innovations

Acquisition in 2016
An industry leader in minimally processed, expeller-pressed soy proteins, oils and gluten-free ingredients

Eaststarch C.V.

Acquisition in 2015
Eaststarch, Archer Daniels expects to cater to the growing demand for sweeteners.

Eatem Foods

Acquisition in 2015
Eatem Foods Co. is a prominent supplier of industrial flavor systems, established in 1983 and headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including traditional, clean-label, low-sodium, organic, and next-generation flavor systems. Its offerings encompass Chef Classic products, artisan cheeses, ethnic flavors, caramelized products, gravies, sauces, and various bases. Eatem Foods also caters to the foodservice industry with a variety of food bases, including traditional, specialty, kosher, and low-sodium options. With a strong culinary heritage, Eatem Foods has become a key partner for many well-known savory brands in the United States. As of October 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, enhancing its capabilities within the food industry.

Agrible

Series A in 2015
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

Hubei Meiweiyuan Biotechnology

Acquisition in 2015
Hubei Meiweiyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. produces sugar and starch products using rice and corn starches.

AOR

Acquisition in 2015
AOR N.V., headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, specializes in the production and sale of a diverse range of edible oils for a global customer base. Established in 1991, the company offers various types of oils, including vegetable cooking oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, groundnut oil, and different grades of olive oil. AOR's Oilio brand is recognized for its commitment to high standards and extensive product offerings, ensuring superior service and continuous innovation. The company leverages its extensive knowledge and experience to maintain a competitive edge in the market. With the port of Antwerp facilitating efficient logistics, AOR N.V. effectively serves customers across five continents, providing both bottled and packaged edible oils under various brand names such as Coroli, Unoli, Delizio, and Sperlonga.

Wild Flavors

Acquisition in 2014
WILD focuses on outstanding flavor, functionality, quality, and safety of its products. We are committed to developing innovative products that maintain a leading position in the market. With advanced technological expertise in superior taste and natural colors, WILD delivers first-class ingredients to the food and beverage industry.

Toepfer International

Acquisition in 2014
A German-based commodity trading firm

Liquid Feed Commodities

Acquisition in 2012
Liquid Feed Commodities, Inc. produces and supplies liquid cattle feed supplements.

3 Grain Elevators

Acquisition in 2012
Archer Daniels Midland Company. 3 Grain Elevators comprises three gain elevators and offers storage facilities.

Elstar Oils SA

Acquisition in 2011
Elstar Oils S.A. engages in the manufacture and sale of refined vegetable oils and fats for the food industry in Poland.

Olsen's Mill, Inc., Four Grain Storage Elevators

Acquisition in 2011
Four Grain Storage Elevators of Olsen's Mill, Inc. comprises four grain storage elevators which are equipped to handle the harvest to unload the material.

English River Pellets

Acquisition in 2011
English River Pellets, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pelleted feed and nutritional supplements for livestock producers in the Kalona area.

Cattleman's Choice Loomix

Acquisition in 2011
Cattleman's Choice Loomix, LLC produces liquid cattle feed supplements to ranchers and dairymen.

Prairie Pride - Biodiesel Production Plant

Acquisition in 2011
Prairie Pride, Inc. produces soy based biodiesel.

Alimenta USA

Acquisition in 2011
Alimenta (USA), Inc

VIA CHEM GROUP, a.s., Oilseed Processing Plant

Acquisition in 2009
VIA CHEM GROUP, a.s. engages in oilseed processing and is an oilseed crushing, refining and biodiesel plant that produces oil and meal for the food, feed and energy markets.

Schokinag-Schokolade-Industrie Herrmann

Acquisition in 2009
Manufactures bulk chocolate and cocoa powder. Its products include chocolates and couvertures, chips, microchips.

Syngenta - Dry Bean Business

Acquisition in 2009
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. produces and markets corn, soybean, sorghum, and sunflower seeds.

Ameriseed

Acquisition in 2008
Ameriseed, LLC engages in the development and production of agricultural seeds.

Agriserve

Acquisition in 2008
Agriserve writes multi-peril crop insurance and crop hail insurance in 32 states.

Hilltop Grain and Feed

Acquisition in 2008
Hilltop Feeds is a privately held company in Grawn, MI and is a Single Location business.

Campa Sued GmbH & Co KG

Acquisition in 2008
Campa Sued GmbH & Co KG, based in Straubing, Southern Germany, operates a rapeseed crushing plant that produces oil and meal for the food, feed and BioEnergy markets.

Fasco Mills Co.

Acquisition in 2007
Fasco Mills Company is a family-owned business specializing in grain and feed production. The company operates a modern grain processing and handling unit, ensuring efficiency and quality in its operations. Fasco Mills is dedicated to providing high-quality grain and feed products to meet the needs of its customers.

Ilitchevskiy Maslo Extractionniy Zavod (IMEZ)

Acquisition in 2007
IMEZ operates a sunseed crushing facility close to the port of Odessa in the Ukraine.

Wilmar International

Post in 2006
Wilmar International is an agricultural company specializing in the processing and production of palm and lauric oils, as well as consumer pack edible oils. Its operations encompass several segments, including Food Products, Feed and Industrial Products, Plantation and Sugar Milling, and various associates and joint ventures. The company generates significant revenue from its Feed and Industrial Products segment, which involves the processing, merchandising, and distribution of animal feeds, non-edible palm and lauric products, oleochemicals, gas oil, and biodiesel. In addition to oil palm cultivation and oilseed crushing, Wilmar is engaged in the manufacturing of consumer products, fertilizers, and rice milling. The company also offers management practices related to field operations, harvesting, and the application of fertilizers to enhance crop yields. A substantial portion of its revenue is derived from the People's Republic of China, underscoring its strong market presence in the region.

Group Lysac

Acquisition in 2006
Group Lysac provider of agricultural processing and fermentation technology said it plans to incorporate Lysac's assets to develop bio-based products.

World's Finest Chocolate - New Cocoa Powder Line

Acquisition in 2006
World's Finest Chocolate - New Cocoa Powder Line is a manufacturer of chocolate from bean to bar.
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