ADM is accelerating its bet on the future of protein with the launch of eight new soy- and pea-based ingredients across North America and Europe, underscoring the company’s growing focus on scalable, functional and consumer-driven plant protein solutions.
The new portfolio additions span beverages, dairy alternatives, meat applications, bakery and plant-based foods, with innovations designed to improve taste, texture, solubility, yield and formulation flexibility. New launches include multiple additions to the company’s ProFam and Arcon lines, alongside a new allergen-friendly pea flour targeting clean-label and nutritional demands.
The move comes as global consumers increasingly seek broader protein diversity, with ADM reporting that 66% of consumers are actively trying to increase protein intake while 86% believe protein from varied sources is healthier.
“Protein is one of the most dynamic areas of nutrition,” said Greg Dodson, vice president of protein for North America at ADM. “Consumers now want more variety, functionality and choice than ever before.”
ADM says the launches build on decades of plant protein expertise dating back to the introduction of the world’s first textured vegetable protein in the 1960s. The company continues to expand its global innovation footprint through facilities in Decatur, Wageningen University, SojaProtein facility and Hortolândia.
According to Tony Payne, senior director of creation, design and development at ADM, the expanded portfolio is intended to give food manufacturers “more precise, functional solutions” as demand rises for high-performance plant proteins across both traditional and alternative food categories.
