Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) and Baron Spices and
Seasonings announce the formation of a strategic alliance to market
spices, seasonings and herbs to the foodservice and retail private label
industries.
"This strategic alliance combines ADM’s resources, including our
expertise in global marketing and distribution, with Baron's top-notch
research and state-of-the-art production capabilities,” said Bill Camp,
ADM Executive Vice President, Global Processing. “The partnership thus
allows Baron to continue its tradition of manufacturing superior custom
spice blends while allowing ADM to focus on the facets of product
distribution."
Based in St. Louis, Baron Spices and Seasonings is a leading
manufacturer of whole and ground natural spices, meat and poultry
seasonings, sauces and gravy mixes, and rubs and marinades.
“We are delighted to partner with ADM and bring premier spice blends to
the food service and retail private label markets. We look forward to a
new level of product innovation through this partnership,” said Jerry
Wiegers, Baron Spices President.
About ADM
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a world leader in agricultural
processing and fermentation technology. ADM is one of the world's
largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. ADM is also a
leader in the production of soybean oil and meal, ethanol, corn
sweeteners and flour. In addition, ADM produces value-added food and
feed ingredients. Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over
25,000 employees, more than 250 processing plants and net sales for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 of $35.9 billion. Additional information
can be found on ADM's Web site at http://www.adm.com.
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