Ardent Mills

04/27/2026

The future of milling? “It’s a network – a vast, interconnected community of people, processes and purpose,” according to Scott Roush, director of technical milling at Ardent Mills.

With more than 20 years in the industry, Scott is helping lead milling into the digital era. IAOM (International Association of Operative Millers) sat down with him to discuss his journey – from engineering student to technical milling executive – and to explore his belief that people are at the heart of the next era of milling.

Click the link below to read more about Scott’s story and the future of our industry.

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With over 20 years in the industry, Scott has seen the grain milling world transform from the "analogue" era to a digital frontier. We sat down with him to discuss his journey from a mechanical engineering student to a leader in technical milling, and why he believes the heart of the industry remain...

04/24/2026

Ardent Mills was honored to serve as a Gold Sponsor of the 40th National MANRRS Conference (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences), celebrating four decades of leadership in advancing inclusion, opportunity and excellence across agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and feel heard, valued and included. It’s this belief that makes our partnership with MANRRS so impactful.

Throughout the conference, we connected with students and professionals, fostering meaningful dialogue — including a full workshop on inclusive supply chains and engagement during the General Session. These moments brought to life how inclusion, sustainability and leadership move forward best when working in harmony.

A special thank you to BrightMa Farms for their partnership and support of our workshop. Your perspective helped spark a powerful discussion that challenged thinking and ignited the minds of the next generation in agriculture.

The future of ag is stronger when all belong.

04/22/2026

Environmental progress is built on a foundation of everyday action – from communities investing in ecosystems to innovators advancing solutions.

Ardent Mills is committed to showing up with intention at every stage of the food system we touch. That’s why we set out to support growers investing in regenerative agriculture, advance more sustainable operations and help our customers reduce their environmental impact in the products they bring to shelves.

By the numbers, in our last fiscal year we:

• Enrolled 516,000 acres in regenerative agriculture, supporting soil health and water conservation.
• Achieved 42.9% renewable energy usage across operations.
• Eliminated 240,000+ pallet wraps, avoiding ~92,300 pounds of plastic.
• Avoided an estimated 68 metric tons of CO2e.

For Earth Day 2026, we’re affirming our commitment to doing our part – alongside our partners, customers and team members – to reduce our environmental impact wherever possible and to continue to invest in the future of food.

04/21/2026

Manufacturers are being asked to do more with less.

Less guesswork. Less rework. Less risk.

UltraGrain® is a whole wheat flour that tastes and performs like white flour—so you can deliver trusted nutrition without compromising product quality.

Naturally milder, slightly sweet and lighter in color, it works across applications like pizza, bagels, cookies and cakes.

Want to meet USDA “whole-grain rich” guidelines and simplify your manufacturing process? Read our blog below.

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04/15/2026

Recurrent avian flu outbreaks continue to threaten the national egg supply.

The only thing that appears to be certain is the uncertainty of the egg supply chain and the pricing fluctuations associated with it.

The good news? We have a solution. Ardent Mills® Egg Replace is a vegan, chickpea-based egg alternative that can replace up to 100% of eggs in commercial baked goods – without sacrificing taste, texture or appearance.

Ready to replace? Click the link below to learn more and get in touch with a member of our team today.

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04/13/2026

Three major shifts — the rise of GLP-1 medications, the push for cleaner labels and the desire to reduce processed foods — are reshaping how consumers think about the foods they eat and what they expect from every bite.

Meeting this moment starts with ingredients. From simple ingredients like chickpeas that deliver protein and fiber, to high-fiber options like high-fiber barley and UltraGrain®, our whole wheat flour that looks, tastes and performs like white flour, we’re here to help you integrate ingredients into your portfolio that give consumers more of what they want.

Let’s stack the benefits in your favor. Get in touch with us at the link below.

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04/08/2026

Today’s rapidly evolving food landscape and personal wellness priorities have fueled a “do-it-yourself” approach to nutrition, leaving consumers with higher expectations than ever before.

That shows up in a push for cleaner, simpler labels and an expectation of tackling 7.8 eating priorities in a single eating occasion.* And priorities like high protein, more fiber and products made with trusted whole grains are at the top of the list. Consumers aren’t looking for a single benefit — they’re looking for many, all at once.

Delivering against these expectations starts with the right ingredients. By leveraging best-in-class ingredients and deep ingredient expertise, we help brands deliver on multiple priorities without compromising taste, texture or performance. We’re ready to help you navigate these shifts and maintain or grow market share in your category.

Click the link below to read more about benefit stacking and how we’re helping brands like yours take a bite out of their categories.

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*Source: AM Proprietary Data

04/07/2026

The Grocery Manufacturers Association estimates the average cost of a recall event for food and beverage manufacturers to be $10 million.*

When it comes to food safety, your business and your consumers are at risk. Our solutions are designed to protect our customers’ brands and product portfolios before a costly recall happens.

Click the link below to learn more about how you can rely on proven ingredients that we’ve specifically optimized to help prevent recalls and protect your brand’s legacy.

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*Source: https://www.kearney.com/industry/consumer-retail/agriculture-food/article/how-can-traceability-reduce-the-scope-and-cost-of-product-recalls

03/31/2026

From the farm to retail shelves across North America, we’re investing in the resources your team needs to formulate with confidence across a broad range of inherently gluten-free ingredients like chickpeas, lentils and flax.

From roasting and blending to cleaning and sorting to packaging and storing, our team delivers the in-house capabilities and expertise required to meet growing demand for gluten-free products.

To learn more about how we’re helping organizations bring gluten-free products to market, click the link below.

https://ow.ly/9aLK50YBkX8

03/25/2026

Looking for clarity in clean label? We’re here to help.

With “clean label eating” projected to grow 62% over the next year, it’s the perfect time to develop a winning strategy.

While there is no standardized definition for “clean label,” one thing is clear: winning with cleaner labels starts with recognizable ingredients. Grains and pulses are a powerful way to help simplify ingredient lists while delivering the functionality and performance consumers expect.

Click the link below to learn more about how we’re helping organizations innovate and reformulate with ingredients that hit the cleaner label consumer mark — bite after bite.

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03/24/2026

Looking to crack the challenge of volatile egg prices and supply? We’ve got an ingredient solution for you.

Ardent Mills® Egg Replace is a smart egg alternative that can replace up to 100% of eggs, helping your team lower ingredient costs while maintaining taste, functionality and performance.

Click the link below to learn how Egg Replace can help eliminate egg volatility from your formulations.

https://ow.ly/C3pS50Yybas

03/19/2026

GLP-1s are rapidly reshaping the food landscape. Today, 7.2% of Americans are prescribed GLP-1 medications*, and those taking them are estimated to reduce daily caloric intake by roughly 700 calories.**

The opportunity for brands? This shift unlocks exciting opportunities for innovation with fiber-forward, higher protein, whole grain and nutrient-dense ingredients that help consumers meet their nutritional goals.

According to Matt Schueller, director of marketing insights at Ardent Mills, “Brands can capture share by reformulating with nutrient-dense ingredients. The shift is about upgrading products through ‘benefit stacking,’ combining fiber, plant protein and whole grains to support satiety and digestive health. By adding multiple nutritional benefits to familiar formats, brands can increase value per serving while maintaining the taste and texture consumers expect.”

Click the link below to read more about how GLP-1s are creating new opportunities for bakery innovation.

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*Source: Ardent Mills Proprietary Research; U.S. consumers 18+

**Source: Zhao, J., Liu, F., and Li, X. 2025. Food Research International, Vol. 176, Article 113678.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.113678

With GLP-1 medications increasingly influencing consumer eating habits, we examine how the bakery space is responding to a different set of needs from people using these appetite-suppressing weight-loss drugs, a phenomenon that continues to reshape the F&B landscape.