ADM in Germany wants to replace Ukrainian soybeans with local ones

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is looking for suppliers of non-GMO soybeans for its oil extraction plant in Mainz (the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany).

Currently, soybeans remain a niche crop in Germany – last year soybeans were grown on 45 thousand hectares in the country, which is half as much as the area under vineyards, Agrarheute writes.

At the same time, ADM sees a growing demand for non-GMO soybeans grown in Europe. That is why the company has expanded its oil mill in Mainz – new bins and systems have been in operation since April.

As ADM dealer Daniel Afonso Andre explained, in the future, the non-GMO soybeans will be processed into soybean meal and soybean oil at this facility. Currently, most of the raw materials are supplied by Ukrainian farmers, but ADM is actively looking for new soybean growers in Germany to utilize its facilities. Farmers can secure a stable price up to 6 months in advance. Delivery is possible all year round, both to the oil mill in Mainz and to ADM’s logistics partners across the country.

It is specified that Germany’s soybean self-sufficiency level is about 3%, and the EU’s is about 8%. The rest of the soybeans are purchased on the global market, mostly genetically modified.

For reference: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is one of the world’s largest agricultural producers and suppliers of food ingredients. The company is headquartered in Illinois, USA. It operates in 140 countries. ADM is one of the top three exporters of agricultural products from Ukraine.

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