On January 15, 2026, ADM announced its investment in its Erlanger, Ky. campus with a focus on innovation, growth and addressing demand for reformulation in food and beverage.
The investment, totaling $26 million, will include a 3,600-square-foot expansion of an existing facility, representing a 40% increase of capabilities. Further, the company states that the site will also see multiple digitalization, automated technology and integrated process upgrades.
According to ADM’s proprietary research, over 80% of US consumers favor reformulation and 63% prefer that brands reformulate existing products to align with better-for-you positioning. The company used this research to identify five key pillars driving product reformulation: cleaner label, reduced sugar, added protein, reduced sodium and optimized fat.
“Our dedication to scaling our innovative solutions for customers, both in the US and globally, coincides with shifting consumer preferences and changing regulatory guidelines, impacting all facets of food and beverage product development,” said Ian Pinner, president of ADM’s nutrition business. “These enhanced capabilities at our Erlanger facility support our customers in navigating regulatory compliance and achieving consumer acceptance through reformulating for sensory and nutritional optimization.”
The announcement builds on the $15 million investment in the site in 2025, resulting in a 7,200-square-foot expansion of ADM’s Customer Creation and Innovation Center.
“We welcome ADM’s new investments in northern Kentucky,” said BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume. “The Cincinnati region has a strong legacy of leadership in the food and flavoring industry, and ADM is building on that tradition with investments in an expanded facility and technology innovations to meet evolving consumer demands.”
