Archer Daniels opens more than $30M production facility in Valencia, Spain

ADM announced that it has opened a new production facility in Valencia, Spain to "help meet rising global demand for probiotics, postbiotics and other products that support health and well-being." The production facility represents an investment north of $30M and a more than five-fold increase in ADM‘s production capacity, increasing it to 50 metric tons per year. The facility will allow ADM to supply growing markets for probiotics and postbiotics in the U.S., Asia-Pacific and Europe. ADM expects its customer base will more than triple over the next five years as more people recognize the links between the gut microbiome and many aspects of health and look for products tailored to their specific needs. "Health and well-being is one of the three enduring trends powering ADM’s growth strategy: Consumers are increasingly aware of the role their gut microbiome can play in their everyday lives, and they’re seeking nutrition solutions that are backed up by science-based research," said Mark Lotsch, president, Global Health & Wellness. "ADM is a leader in meeting this growing global demand, and we’re continuing to invest in the cutting edge of health and nutrition," he said.