Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM)

Overview

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, often referred to as ADM, is a global leader in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of a wide range of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors, and solutions. With its operations spread across key locations, including the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other international markets, ADM plays a critical role in the global agricultural supply chain. The company operates through three primary segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition, catering to a diverse client base across various industries. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ADM has established itself as a pivotal player in the agribusiness sector, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to meet the growing demand for agricultural commodities and value-added products worldwide.

Products and Services

• Soybean Meal and Oil

ADM provides high-quality soybean meal and oil, crucial for livestock feed and a variety of food products, respectively. These products play a significant role in the agricultural and food industries, offering essential nutrients and ingredients for a range of applications.

• Vegetable and Salad Oils and Protein Meals

The company offers a wide selection of vegetable and salad oils, alongside protein meals, catering to the needs of food, feed, energy, and industrial customers. This range includes margarine, shortening, and other food products derived from partially refined oils that also have applications in biodiesel and industrial products.

• Agricultural Commodity and Feed Product Import, Export, and Distribution

ADM's extensive operations in the import, export, and distribution of agricultural commodities and feed products underscore its role in facilitating global trade. Through structured trade finance activities, the company ensures efficient and secure transactions across its vast supply chain.

• Corn-based Products

The company offers a variety of corn-based products, including sweeteners, starches, syrup, glucose, and dextrose. Additionally, ADM provides alcohol and ethanol, essential components for both food and industrial applications, alongside corn gluten feed and meal for animal nutrition.

• Natural and Specialty Ingredients

ADM provides a broad spectrum of natural flavors, colorants, emulsifiers, soluble fibers, polyols, hydrocolloids, and more, catering to the food industry's demand for natural and specialty ingredients. The company's portfolio also includes proteins, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts, meeting the diverse needs of food and feed manufacturers.

• Animal Health and Nutrition

The company's offerings extend to animal health and nutrition, including formula feeds and specialized products to support the well-being and performance of livestock and pets. ADM also offers contract and private label pet treats and food products, ensuring high-quality nutritional options for animals.

• Commodity Brokerage Services

Through its futures commission merchant and commodity brokerage services, ADM provides financial tools and market insights, helping clients manage risks and capitalize on opportunities in the volatile commodities market.

• Additional Financial Services

ADM offers financial services related to commodity exchange clearinghouse operations, including managing cash margins and securities pledged. The company also secures cash under specific insurance arrangements, showcasing its comprehensive approach to support its operations and risk management strategies.