ADM Announces Growth Investment in Non-GMO Soy Processing in Mainz, Germany

Continues to expand global portfolio of differentiated products to meet evolving customer needs

Rolle, April 7, 2022 – ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in agricultural origination and processing, today announced a growth investment to add the ability to process non-GMO soybeans at its oilseed facility in Mainz, Germany. 

"A key pillar of our growth strategy is our expanding portfolio of differentiated products, which are powering our ability to meet growing and evolving customer needs around the globe,” said Jaana Kleinschmit, general manager, ADM Hamburg and country manager, Germany. “Soybeans play an increasingly important role in the wider food sector in Germany. We are pleased to be continue to add the ability to process non-GMO soybeans to meet growing demand across human and animal nutrition, while providing local farmers with increasing opportunities to market their crops.” 

The multi-million dollar project, expected to be complete in Q3 2023, follows the similar successful growth investment at ADM’s oilseeds processing plant in Straubing, Germany, in 2016, and further expands the company’s global capability to offer differentiated products to meet specific customer needs.

“With this expansion in Mainz, we are now creating additional incentives for local farmers to grow more non-GMO soybeans and to incorporate soy into crop rotation farming,” explained René van der Poel, general manager, ADM Straubing. “At the same time, we are following through on our commitment to one of the key pillars of the Fields of Europe framework, which aims to meet growing demand for certified non-GMO, European origin food and feed products."

About ADM 
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop ground breaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com. 

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