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Introducing The Kernel™: Your New Resource for Grain, Flour and Pulse-Based Insights The world of grains, flour and pulses is ever-evolving, and staying ahead means staying informed. So, our team’s put together The Kernel™, a new resource dedicated to bringing you the latest consumer preferences, trends, ingredient innovations and market opportunities to help your team win with your customers. In our inaugural issue, we’ll explore ancient grains – historical ingredients that continue to shape today’s innovations. Click below to discover why these grains should be top of mind relative to your innovation strategies and to learn how savvy brands are overcoming manufacturing challenges that can prevent you from winning on shelf. Click below to get your copy of The Kernel™ today. https://ow.ly/QTsE50UofMV

Egg prices are on the rise, and we know brands are taking a hard look at the bottom line. The numbers? As of August 2024, egg prices increased by 28.1% (when compared to the previous 12 months). Enter Ardent Mills® Egg Replace. Help stabilize your ingredient costs without sacrificing taste, functionality or performance in the short term, and help future-proof pricing against supply chain disruptions with Ardent Mills. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ybMN50Uk5sh #EggReplacers #EggReplace #ArdentMills #CPGSupplyChain #CPGInnovation Source: https://lnkd.in/ebMVZ5mG

Ardent Mills’ flour treatments for ready-to-eat and ready-to-bake applications reduce risks to your consumers (and your brand) by a minimum of 90%. Our food safety experts are here to help you find ways to decrease your financial/reputational risks and to help you focus on solutions that could drive increased market share and customer loyalty. Interested in learning more? Visit: https://ow.ly/4yAl50UgPk2 #FoodSafety #FlourTreatments #SafeGuard #BakeSafer #ArdentMills

Consumers are ready to embrace organic. Are you? Growing demand for organic wheat and grains offers CPG and ingredient brands an opportunity to differentiate themselves in the highly competitive bread & bakery category. We understand, however, that organic ingredients can come with unique pricing, sourcing and manufacturing challenges. Click below to learn more about the organic opportunity, how to overcome the unique challenges that come with organic ingredients and how to capitalize on this powerful trend to grow your business. https://ow.ly/zETC50UbJ68 #OrganicFlour #OrganicIngredients #OrganicInnovation #CPGInnovation #ArdentMills

Did you know the U.S. quinoa market has grown an average of 19.2% per year since 2008? Consumers are clearly keen on quinoa, but what makes quinoa such a potential game changer for CPG brands and manufacturers looking to capitalize on its growth? ✔️A nutritional powerhouse. The nutritional profile of quinoa is ideal for consumers who want to incorporate more plant-based foods and nutrient-dense ingredients into their diets. ✔️ Historical and cultural significance. Praised as the “mother of all grains” by the Incas, this ancient grain has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. ✔️ Ethical sourcing, sustainability and traceability. Knowing where ingredients come from, that they can offer sustainability attributes and that they’re ethically sourced are all important purchase drivers for consumers, as highlighted in the Trend to Table™ report from Ardent Mills. Quinoa’s a great option to help you tell these stories. Learn more about consumer preferences for quinoa by clicking below: https://ow.ly/5nlt50Ua0o2 #Quinoa #QuinoaInnovation #CPGQuinoa #ArdentMills Sources: https://lnkd.in/gmWYxVna https://lnkd.in/ghQVgQSN https://lnkd.in/gavCq6zB https://lnkd.in/gyUYYbK

Ardent Mills is excited to celebrate the progress made under our #ESG strategy, Nourish: Intention & Impact, with the release of our FY24 ESG report. Guided by our core values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety, this report highlights our teams’ dedication to advancing meaningful goals that benefit our people, communities, and planet. “Ten years ago, we named our company Ardent Mills to evoke our passion for transforming the way the world is nourished. Since that time, we’ve learned that true transformation requires intentionality and dedicated effort, collaborating alongside individuals and partners who believe in our shared mission,” said Sheryl Wallace, CEO of Ardent Mills. “The achievements outlined in this report reflect that level of dedication, and it fills me with both pride and humility. As we look forward to our next decade, we will continue to take bold strides towards meaningful impact for our employees, customers, and local communities.” Read our FY24 ESG Report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g48DnPZM #Sustainability #Innovation #ArdentMills

Looking to elevate your private label offerings? Meet us at PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association to explore how we can help you stand out in the retail market. With a coast-to-coast supply network, we offer high-quality packaged flours and grain-based solutions – when and where you need them. We’ll help you build a private label portfolio that’s backed by our expert insights. Ardent Mills is the supplier partner you can trust to help power your private label wins.

Today, Ardent Mills humbly recognizes the contributions of veterans and their families, both within our organization and across the communities we serve. This Veterans Day, we reflect and give thanks to all those who have served our great nation with courage, resilience and integrity. A special thank you to our veteran team members and the members of Military Veterans at Ardent Mills (MVAM), our employee resource group (ERG) dedicated to enabling strong workforce collaboration and creating a network between military veterans. We’re honored to work alongside you, and we’re proud to be a part of your journey, both in and out of uniform. #VeteransDay #Service #Leadership #LeadershipInAction #ArdentMills #BeArdent

The mighty chickpea is here to stay. With an estimated +3.15% CAGR from 2024 to 2029, the global chickpea market is expected to see $1.58 billion USD in growth over the next five years. From chickpea-based protein bars and pastas to hummus and chickpea-based snacks, CPG brands can strike a chord with consumers seeking gluten-free, plant-based and “better-for-you” options on the shelf. Click to see the latest data on what’s driving consumer chickpea trends: https://ow.ly/Ky7k50U3nCP

Whole Foods Market Trends Council Report taps “international snacking” as one of the top 10 anticipated food trends for 2025 – highlighting how brands are leaning into global flavors and introducing new combinations of ingredients for disruptive products and existing snack lineups alike.* With the U.S. snack market reaching $21.5 billion in 2024 (and a 15% CAGR)**, now’s the time for CPG snack brands to transform their traditional snacks and invent new offerings that meet the ever-evolving tastes of consumers. Learn more about Ardent Mills’ snacking innovations, insights and ingredients that can help propel your next big snack in 2025 (and beyond): https://ow.ly/qYyU50U0P9X Sources: *https://lnkd.in/gdNCzX3A **Snack Food – North America: Statista Market Forecast