How a platform for businesses seeking smaller batches of quality ingredients is delivering door-to-door success

How does ADMbuydirect.com address challenges for food and beverage brands? ​

Finding quality ingredients often proves challenging for any business, especially when running small-batch, scale-up, or localized product manufacturing. Businesses frequently encounter the hurdle of finding a supplier that not only has a reliable inventory but also accommodates smaller minimum order quantities (MOQs), ensuring accessibility and convenience.

The launch of ADM’s new online storefront, ADMbuydirect.com​, represents a significant advancement in how customers can access and purchase essential ingredients for smaller-scale production with the added benefits of a large-scale supplier. This easy-to-use platform is designed to cater to any chef, brewer, baker, product manufacturer, entrepreneur, and beyond who requires smaller quantities of ingredients. The storefront offers a convenient and trusted solution to meet their purchasing needs with supply assurance.

How does the storefront fit into the wider ADM supply chain?​

ADMbuydirect.com​ provides a direct purchasing channel for customers in the contiguous 48 states of the US. To date, it offers a wide range of high-quality ingredients, including sweeteners, starches, acidulants, and more, from the ADM Carbohydrate Solutions business. The products are produced and sourced from the same integrated supply as those of ADM's contract customers, adhering to high-quality standards.

The platform is designed with user convenience in mind, providing an easy-to-navigate interface where customers can quickly find and order just the right amount of ingredients they need to succeed – all with a credit card. This approach saves time and significantly reduces risk for companies that do not have large-scale contracts for ingredient supply. Furthermore, we are continuously expanding our offerings, with plans to include more of the ADM pantry on the platform in the future.

Who do you foresee gaining the biggest advantages using this store, and where do you envision this being successful in the industry?​

One of the most significant advantages is its appeal to growing businesses that anticipate scaling operations in the future. This platform allows you to establish a relationship with ADM right from the start, aligning with your growth trajectory and evolving needs.

With ingredients at accessible MOQs, you can order exactly what you need when you need it without being forced to buy in bulk. Delivery is streamlined to ensure that products reach customers within 5-7 business days across the contiguous 48 states, further emphasizing ADM’s commitment to reliability and efficiency. Convenient packaging options ensure ingredients remain fresh and are easy to handle. In addition, payment is processed with a credit card, making transactions simple and seamless.

What kind of products can I order on ADMbuydirect.com? ​

Among the various product categories featured, sweeteners are a significant area of focus. The platform offers a range of sweetening options, from nutritive sweeteners to low and no-calorie and specialty solutions like honey and molasses. This variety caters to the diverse needs of today's food and beverage manufacturers who are increasingly looking for ways to replace sugars without compromising on taste or quality.

ADM is a leader in bulk sweetening, offering popular ingredients such as dextrose, which is essential for sweet baked goods like donuts and is also used in brewing and fermentation. This simplifies the process for customers to find and purchase these specialized ingredients, enabling seamless integration into their products.

Additionally, the platform features acidulants like citric acid, which enhance flavor, stability, and moisture control in various applications. Another notable product is ADM's resistant tapioca starch, which contains 90% insoluble dietary fiber, making it an ideal choice for baking ingredients aimed at delivering high fiber nutrition in gluten-free and keto-friendly applications.

How does this launch facilitate innovation and growth in the food and beverage industry?​

The launch of ADMbuydirect.com​ is more than just the introduction of a new shopping platform; it's a step forward in how brands access the ingredients they need to innovate and compete in the food and beverage industry. By offering a convenient, reliable, and flexible solution for ingredient procurement, ADM empowers businesses to bring their creative ideas to life without the logistical challenges that have traditionally hampered small-scale production.

With its focus on convenience and quality, this storefront is a testament to ADM's commitment to supporting the growth and innovation of its customers, regardless of their size. As the food and beverage industry continues to evolve, ADMbuydirect.com​ will play a crucial role in enabling businesses of all sizes to meet the demands of modern consumers for personalized, responsible, and sustainably sourced products.

To explore large scale benefits for your small batch needs visit ADMbuydirect.com​.​