Ardent Mills

Today, Ardent Mills CEO Dan Dye announced his plan to retire. As he embarks on this new chapter later this summer, we thank and recognize him for his decade leading our company, his four decades in the agribiz industry, and his commitment to leadership and service. Dan – your legacy will continue to inspire us as we carry forward your values and vision rooted in innovation, compassion, and excellence. For more information, please read our press release: https://ow.ly/53MV50Rvbyi

This May, and every May, please join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Throughout May, we commemorate the first immigrants who came from Japan in 1843 and we pay tribute to the contributions that generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society and culture. Ardent Mills is committed to amplifying diverse voices and to fostering a workplace and community where diversity isn't just welcomed but is celebrated. So please join us in honoring the past, learning in the present and championing a more inclusive future. Together, we make Ardent Mills. #AANHPIHeritageMonth #InclusivityInAg #BeEngaged #BeInclusive #BeArdent #ArdentMills

Happy National Small Business Week to all entrepreneurs and small business owners! To small businesses everywhere, we’d like to thank you for your passion, dedication and commitment to strengthening communities across North America. Today, team Ardent Mills would especially like to thank artisan bakers – whose craftsmanship and artistry fill our lives with flavor, tradition and joy. We’re invested in supporting small businesses, today and tomorrow, and we’re committed to helping your small business continue to win with your customers – bite after bite. #BeArdent #ArdentMills #SmallBusinessWeek #NationalSmallBusinessWeek

Congratulations to 20-year milling veteran Justin Barrett, who was recently honored with the 2024 Milling Operative of the Year Award – an award given to “the practicing milling operative who has made the most significant contribution to the progress of a plant, a company and the industry from an operations perspective.” A technical miller at Ardent Mills, Justin is an exceptional and innovative leader in his field who contributes and inspires in equal measures. The award was presented to him by his own mentor, Scott Martin, senior director of technical milling at Ardent Mills, who remarked that what sets Barrett apart is “his unwavering dedication to mentorship and collaboration.” Martin added, “He is an exceptional mentor, a great miller [and] has had a great impact on Ardent Mills and the milling profession as a whole.” Ardent Mills celebrates all of the night’s winners and is especially proud of Justin for an achievement that demonstrates we’re consistently Nourishing What’s Next. #BeArdent #ArdentMills #IAOM #NourishingWhatsNext https://bit.ly/3WdxnD9

March headline from BakingBusiness.com*: “High-fiber baked goods in demand as Americans seek BFY [better-for-you] food” We have a (fiber-packed) solution to meet that demand! Sustagrain® Barley Flour can be used in baked goods, energy bars, cereal, pastas and more! And with the highest fiber content of any commercially available whole grain, we think this may be just the fiber powerhouse you’ve been looking for. Visit https://ow.ly/eAtB50Rloz5 to learn more about Sustagrain® today! #Fiber #Sustagrain #ArdentMills #WholeGrains #WholeGrainFoods

April 21st was National Chickpea Day! What makes the chickpea worth celebrating? • Whole chickpeas are high in dietary fiber, protein, iron and thiamine (per 90g RACC). • Chickpea flour’s versatility is nearly endless — making it perfect for blending with other flours and grains. • 59% of consumers say they like to see ingredients like chickpeas included in the foods they buy.* You already count on Ardent Mills to supply quality ingredients for your products, so you know you can trust us to be your single source for chickpeas (whole and flour) – offering scalable volumes, cleaning and packaging, R&D and an integrated supply chain – every step of the way! Visit https://ow.ly/qM7R50RlluC to learn more.

Consumers are interested in sustainably grown or harvested ingredients and regenerative agriculture. Why? Because of their interest in foods that are perceived as better for you and/or better for the environment. How many consumers? Click the link below to learn more about sustainably grown ingredients and regenerative agriculture (and a whole host of other trends)! #RegenAg #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #CPG https://ow.ly/HJ4z50RiYLz

Our network of Ardent Mills Innovation Centers (AMIC) was built for Purpose-Powered Innovation™. This work is targeted at solving unique customer challenges and helping our customers grow their businesses. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in the expansion of our AMIC network, where industry-leading technology is being leveraged to uncover compelling genetics research on pulses and ancient grains. The result? Helping to keep you one step ahead of all things chickpea and quinoa. For more information about the Ardent Mills Innovation Centers, including Pullman, visit https://ow.ly/8ILA50Rgkur #PPI #PurposePoweredInnovation #ArdentMills #AMICPullman #LetsMoveFoodForward

Our proprietary research found that 53% of consumers rate “food safety innovation” as a top-three positive factor “when considering the interest in buying and eating grain-based foods.” The good news? Our innovative food safety solutions, SafeGuardᵀᴹ and BakeSaferᵀᴹ, could be the solutions you need to win these consumers over. Click the link below to learn more about how Ardent Mills is investing in food safety and what this could mean for your business. #FoodSafety #GrainBasedFoods #FlourSafety #HeatTreatedFlour #ArdentMills #FlourTreatments https://ow.ly/2pyH50R9o0A

Spring wheat planting is just around the corner, and at Ardent Mills, we’re committed to ensuring as seamless a transition as possible. How? • We communicate. We understand how critical proactive communication is during transition periods – for all cross-functional team members. • We partner. Building and maintaining trust with our R&D partners is paramount, and we’re working together to assist with testing to help ensure our products exceed expectations. • We transition gradually. We get that abrupt changes can result in unforeseen issues, so we gradually transition (whenever possible) to help ensure stability and consistency. • We support. Our dedicated resources are available to troubleshoot any production issues immediately. We’re committed to delivering best-in-class quality and service throughout this transition – and all future transitions – and we’re here to be the partner your team deserves. #ArdentMills #CropTransition #SpringCropTransition