ADM Advances Quality Capabilities with opening of New Central Milling Laboratory

DECATUR — ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in human and animal nutrition, today celebrated the opening of its new Central Milling Laboratory at the ADM Specialty Manufacturing Facility in Decatur, Ill.

Equipped with advanced testing technologies and analytical tools, ADM's Central Milling Laboratory receives wheat where it is milled, analyzed, and baked to provide the most accurate insights into how flour will perform in real-world applications. The lab bakes approximately 30 loaves of bread each day, enabling ADM to evaluate performance and ensure the company can procure the highest-quality wheat for customers. 

Located near ADM's North American Headquarters in Decatur, the facility enhances collaboration opportunities with ADM's Research & Development and Creation, Design and Development facilities. Currently, the lab supports 31 ADM facilities across North America.

"We are very excited because this new lab shows our commitment to growing our quality testing capabilities and it serves as a continued investment in the Decatur community," said Tedd Kruse, President, Milling & Baking Solutions at ADM. "This facility strengthens our ability to collaborate with customers to meet evolving market needs, and it will accelerate innovation across our milling network. The lab is a great example of ADM's mission of unlocking the power of nature to enrich the quality of life."

About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We're a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry's broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We're a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We're a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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