Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, commonly known as ADM, is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and a premier agricultural origination and processing company. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company's mission is to unlock the power of nature to enrich the quality of life, connecting crops to markets across six continents.

ADM operates through three primary segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. The company's extensive operations involve the origination, merchandising, transportation, and storage of agricultural raw materials, as well as the processing of cereal grains and oilseeds. These are transformed into a diverse portfolio of products, including ingredients for food, beverages, and animal feed, alongside industrial biosolutions such as biofuels.

Juan R. Luciano serves as the Chair of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, having been appointed CEO in January 2015. ADM holds a significant position in the global agricultural market, often cited as one of the major firms dominating the international grain trade. The company has strategically expanded its nutrition business and is focused on sustainable solutions. In early 2024, ADM faced an accounting probe concerning its nutrition business, which led to the temporary suspension of its CFO and impacted its stock performance.