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NEWS REVIEW
ADM opens first innovation center in Latin America
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - ADM on March 23 inaugurated an
innovation center in Hortolândia, Brazil, its fifth such center
worldwide.
ADM said it invested $4.7 million in the facility, which includes
equipment exclusive to the Brazilian market, including
a UHT pasteurizer, the first spray dryer pilot and a hamburger
molding machine.
" This modern structure further consolidates our technical
expertise and connects us with customers and partners to develop
and present innovative solutions that add flavor, texture,
appearance, functionality and process, starting from consumer
insights and market trends, " said Andréa Lunardini, leader of
the technical area of ADM in Latin America.
ADM said the innovation center also features two meeting
rooms, a corporate office, a product shelf-life study room, an
application laboratory, three application pilot plants, a botanical
development pilot plant, an analysis laboratory, two flavor
development laboratories, a culinary center with support
structure, an auditorium to accommodate 30 people, a sensory
evaluation laboratory with cabins and preparation structure,
and a focus group room.
Additionally, equipment on site includes a UHT pasteurizer,
a beverage carbonator, a complete line for ice cream production,
a particle measurement machine, a texture measurement
machine, a grill and griddle for fast-food chains, a spray dryer
and a complete meat plant with a hamburger molding machine.
The innovation center builds on ADM's recent growth in
Latin America that also includes the opening of the largest soy
protein plant in Latin America as well as several acquisitions,
including Yerbalatina and Flavor Infusion International.
ADM also operates innovation centers in Berlin and
Heidelberg, Germany; Cranbury, New Jersey, US; and
Shanghai, China.
LDC leverages global footprint to grow earnings in 2021
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Leveraging its global
footprint and diversified portfolio, Louis Dreyfus Company
BV posted EBITDA of $1.62 billion, a 23% increase for the
year ended Dec. 31, 2021.
Net sales reached $49.6 billion, up 48% compared with 2020
while segment operating results rose 18% to $1.83 billion.
" 2021 was a very special year for LDC, in which we celebrated
170 years of history and opened a new chapter for
the company, welcoming ADQ into our shareholder group
as a strategic partner in the pursuit of our long-term plans
and strategy, " said Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, chairperson
of the Supervisory Board. " It was also another challenging
year for our teams and partners around the world, to whom
I am deeply grateful for their exceptional commitment,
which made business continuity and success possible even
Scoular opens Myanmar fishmeal facility
THILAWA, MYANMAR - Scoular has expanded its global
fishmeal operations with the recent opening of a new facility
in Thilawa, Myanmar.
Scoular said the facility will provide a hub for high-quality,
consistent product and just-in-time shipment to Asian feed
markets. The opening follows Scoular's launch in September
of Encompass, the new brand for Scoular's growing global
fishmeal business, which it has been part of for more than
20 years.
" We are excited to expand Scoular's world-class fishmeal
operations with an additional investment in Asia, " said Adrian
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Gasparian, managing director for Asia-Pacific for Scoular.
" The facility further expands Scoular's supply of fishmeal and
our ability to produce and deliver high-quality ingredients to
our customers around the region. "
The new facility is also a key part of Omaha, Nebraska,
US-based Scoular's growing presence in Asia, including an
expanded regional headquarters in Singapore, soybean cleaning
and distribution operations in Indonesia, and feedstuffs
and grain distribution operations in Indonesia and Myanmar.
Scoular is now one of the largest distributors of feedstuffs in
both countries.
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in a complex and rapidly changing context. "
Both business segments contributed to the strong overall
results, with overall resilient demand for the main products
commercialized by the group. The Value Chain Segment saw
operating results of $1.19 billion while the Merchandizing
Segment results were $556 million.
Within the Value Chain Segment, the Grains & Oilseeds
Platform delivered strong operating results. Volatility remains
driven by uncertain crop size prospects and supply chain concerns.
Demand for soy and grain imports from China continued
to grow and exports from the United States remained
strong despite smaller-than-expected corn and soybean crops.
Crushing activities contributed significantly to the platform's
performance due to strong margins, especially in the
United States and Canada.
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