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ADM is expanding its US flavours and colours capabilities with a $26 million investment into its Erlanger, Kentucky, US, campus.

The investment reinforces the company’s focus on helping food and beverage manufacturers address growing reformulation demands tied to health, labelling and regulatory shifts.

It targets ADM’s flagship US flavours facility and is designed to increase capacity, improve supply consistency and enhance delivery of naturally derived colour and flavour solutions. According to ADM’s research, more than 80% of US consumers favour product reformulation, with a majority expecting brands to update existing products to align with better-for-you positioning.

As part of the expansion, ADM will add 3,600 square feet to its existing Erlanger facility, representing a 40% increase in capabilities related to raw material handling. The site will also undergo digitalisation, automation and integrated process upgrades aimed at improving efficiency and supporting innovation.

The announcement builds on a $15 million investment completed in 2025, which added 7,200 square feet to the campus’s Customer Creation and Innovation Center. This serves as a collaborative space where ADM works with customers to develop flavour, taste and colour solutions across food and beverage categories.

“Our dedication to scaling our innovative solutions for customers coincides with shifting consumer preferences and changing regulatory guidelines,” said Ian Pinner, president of ADM’s Nutrition business. “These enhanced capabilities support our customers in navigating regulatory compliance while achieving consumer acceptance through sensory and nutritional optimisation.”

ADM’s reformulation strategy is centred on five key pillars informed by consumer insights and regulatory expertise: cleaner labels, reduced sugar, added protein, lower sodium and optimised fat systems. The company reported that globally, consumers are increasingly seeking recognisable ingredients, shorter ingredient lists, reduced sugar and sodium intake, higher protein content and improved fat profiles without sacrificing taste.

“Investing in our capabilities, solutions and technologies helps simplify reformulation for our customers,” Pinner said. “With decades of expertise and a broad ingredients portfolio, we can address multiple reformulation challenges simultaneously.”