It will also add new rapeseed processing capabilities to its existing facility in Hamburg, Germany.
Lecithin is an emulsifier used in a wide variety of food processing applications, including bakery, confectionery, chocolate, and as a release agent in several food systems.
ADM currently offers non-GMO lecithin, but this expansion will complement ADM’s current North American production and allow ADM to produce non-GMO lecithin locally for customers in Europe and Asia.
“Our customers are seeing increasing consumer demand for non-GMO ingredients,” said Dan Larson, vice president, Lecithin for ADM Foods & Wellness. “This investment shows ADM’s commitment to meeting our customer’s evolving ingredient demands in a very dynamic marketplace.”
“In addition to helping our customers meet current consumer demands, this effort demonstrates the prevalent market focus of the Foods & Wellness group at ADM,” said Bruce Bennett, vice president, ADM Foods & Wellness. “It also adds a new dimension to our value proposition in the lecithin market and provides a good foundation for future growth in the non-GMO specialty ingredient segment.”
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