Alimenta (USA) had been ADM’s 50 percent partner in Golden Peanut Company, a peanut and peanut ingredient processor and exporter based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
ADM senior executive vice president, Performance and Growth, Steve Mills said: “Golden Peanut Company has a strong and diverse customer base. With well-positioned assets, strong customer relationships and an experienced management team, we believe Golden Peanut Company will realize profitable growth in the future. In addition to generating solid financial returns, this acquisition will also create synergies with current ADM operations.”
ADM has agreed not to use the Alimenta name as part of the deal, the company said.