Inside ADM's Kentucky reformulation hub: How food scientists are meeting demand for healthier products
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Laurel Deppen
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Summary
ADM's Erlanger, Kentucky facility is a major reformulation hub where food scientists help brands reduce sugar, lower sodium, add protein and fiber, and create better-for-you products while maintaining taste. The article highlights how reformulation has shifted from an opportunity to a necessity as consumer demand for healthier food options grows. ADM's campus handles the bulk of the company's North American product development, rapidly creating solutions for food manufacturers to meet evolving nutritional trends.
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As more companies look to meet demand for protein and better-for-you ingredients, reformulation is no longer just an opportunity, but a necessity.
The Erlanger campus is where ADM does a bulk of its product development in North America, and it houses ADM's
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