Ardent Mills

09/03/2026

Fiber and protein are top of mind for food manufacturers bringing new products to market.

What if a single ingredient could help deliver both in one formulation?

That’s where the mighty chickpea comes in. Chickpeas provide ​​​​​​​​​​protein, fiber and nutrients, along with the versatility to perform across a growing range of applications.

Ardent Mills is your single source for all things chickpea – from insights and inspiration to whole chickpeas, ​​​​​​chickpea flour and splits.

Learn more about how chickpeas can help bring your next product innovation to life by visiting the link below.

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09/02/2026

Please join us as we celebrate the great taste and nutritional value of whole grains throughout September.

This National Whole Grains Month comes at an especially relevant time. The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans place renewed emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods – including whole grains – while consumers continue to seek foods that deliver nutrition without compromising taste or texture.

In fact, our proprietary research shows that 59% of consumers currently eat whole-grain foods and 55% are willing to pay more for grain-based foods that include whole grains.

Throughout September, we’ll continue to highlight the role whole grains can play in helping manufacturers meet evolving consumer expectations and create products with nutrition, taste and performance in mind.

Learn more about the whole-grain solutions Ardent Mills brings to customers below.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030; Ardent Mills Proprietary Research, U.S. consumers 18+, “The Whole Opportunity with Grains,” 2025.

More than ever before, consumers are paying attention to their food and are asking it to do more. Products now need to be affordable, align to personal ideas of wellness, provide multiple nutritional benefits like protein and fiber and enhance satiety.

08/31/2026

There’s no question food manufacturers are grappling with a central challenge: Which new products will win with consumers?

Consumer expectations around ingredient transparency and nutrition continue to evolve – and grow – and we’re helping customers stack the odds in their favor.

From lentils, sorghum and flaxseed to chickpeas, our team is ready to help you tackle your toughest formulation challenges with ingredient solutions built to perform.

Read more about how these ingredient powerhouses can help turn consumer priorities into product opportunities by visiting the link below.

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08/27/2026

GLP-1s aren’t just changing how much consumers eat – they’re reshaping what consumers expect from the foods they choose.

From fibermaxxing to higher-protein options, consumers taking these medications are actively seeking products that can help them achieve their personal wellness goals.* And when every bite needs to work harder, the right ingredient stack becomes that much more important.

Our team is helping food manufacturers respond to these shifting expectations with ingredient solutions designed to deliver meaningful nutrition, consistent performance and broad consumer appeal.

Click the link below to download our GLP-1 Playbook and learn how Ardent Mills is helping customers turn smaller portions into bigger opportunities.

https://ow.ly/NKMV50ZAHWP

​​*Circana, “GLP-1 Medication Users to Represent 35% of U.S. Food and Beverage Sales by 2030.”

08/25/2026

Volume pressures continue to mount for food manufacturers in the U.S., and a major theme in our discussions with customers is how to win that volume back.

Key to that strategy is using compelling on-pack claims that highlight the benefits consumers are actively seeking – like fiber, protein, gluten free and whole grains.

“Our goal is to work with customers to help them reformulate and innovate with ingredients that can maximize the nutritional value of their portfolios and move their products closer to the claims they want to communicate on pack to boost sales and garner lasting loyalty,” said Angie Goldberg, Chief Growth Officer of Ardent Mills.

We’d love to discuss how stacking the right combination of benefits into your products can help strengthen your on-pack claims, reclaim volume and drive value growth. Click the link below to learn more.

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08/24/2026

Consumer expectations are evolving, and it’s time to expect your ingredients to work harder – for you and consumers.

As manufacturers seek ingredients that can deliver against those expectations, lentils are gaining momentum. In fact, the share of new food and beverage products featuring lentils has increased 36% year to date compared with the same period last year.*

From whole-pulse nutrition and clean-label possibilities to “source of fiber” claims and gluten-free offerings, let lentils be your new ingredient workhorse.

We’d love to discuss how lentils could become part of your next winning formulation. Click the link below to connect with a member of our team.

https://ow.ly/R9EU50ZAHPK

*Ardent Mills® Proprietary Research based on Innova Market Data.

08/20/2026

Margin compression, disruption from emerging brands and rising consumer expectations continue to challenge food manufacturers as they work to innovate and reformulate.

Meeting these challenges takes the right formulation and supply strategies.

Step one: Bring together the benefits consumers want most. From protein, fiber and whole grains to simpler ingredient labels, our team helps customers identify ingredient solutions for products that can win with consumers and command premium pricing.

Step two: Ensure the ingredients behind those innovations are available when and where you need them. With deep supply chain expertise and an expansive North American network, we help customers secure winning ingredients, mitigate risk and keep their businesses moving.

We understand the challenges facing food manufacturers, and we’re ready to help you tackle them – step by step.

Connect with a member of our team today.

https://ow.ly/jFRt50ZAHk0

08/19/2026

There’s no question that GLP-1 medications have changed how millions of Americans eat.

Our role is to help customers turn this disruption from a challenge into an opportunity. So, we conducted research to better understand which food characteristics GLP-1 users consider to be “GLP-1 friendly” – and then mapped those needs back to our ingredient portfolio.

The leading characteristics consumers identified were “high in fiber” and “high in nutrients,” with “high in plant-based protein” and “snack-type foods intended as meal replacements” following closely behind.

Taking fiber and digestive health as an example, we’re helping customers respond to these evolving preferences with ingredient solutions including whole chickpeas, lentils and sorghum – just to name a few.

To explore how our ingredient portfolio is helping manufacturers meet the needs of consumers using GLP-1 medications, download our GLP-1 playbook.

https://ow.ly/aU8C50Zz4ao

08/17/2026

74% of consumers have a positive perception of food and beverage brands that participate in regenerative agriculture – a number no manufacturer should ignore.

Our regenerative agriculture vision is to create a more sustainable future for crop production while helping customers sponsor acres of land using regenerative, sustainable farming practices and creating opportunities to connect directly with growers.

What does leaning into regenerative agriculture offer?

1. Support for a more resilient crop and reliable supply chain.
2. A chance to contribute toward your company’s sustainability goals.
3. Storytelling opportunities tied to sustainability.

And these benefits could translate directly to revenue. In fact, 49% of consumers say they are willing to pay more for brands with a sustainable story.

Interested in learning more about how our regenerative agriculture program can support your sustainability goals? Click the link below.

https://ow.ly/iseJ50Zz43l



Sources: Ardent Mills Proprietary Research

08/14/2026

Nearly three-quarters of consumers believe they should be eating more whole grains, and 43% cited taste as a reason they choose them (up from 39% in 2023).

But the reasons don’t begin and end with taste. Whole grain nutrition is gaining momentum for several reasons, including:
• Support for health and wellness goals.
• Positive associations with sustainability.
• Greater trust in whole grain labeling.

As consumers continue to expect product benefits to stack, whole grains are an effective way to help deliver multiple benefits across your product portfolio.

Interested in learning more about how we can help you and your team innovate with whole grains? Click the link below.

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Sources:
“Survey Shows Consumers Increasingly Choose Whole Grains for Their Great Taste,” Oldways Whole Grains Council, October 15, 2025, https://ow.ly/1ovq50Zz3RW

Redman, Russell, “US consumers seeking out whole grain foods, study finds,” Food Business News, October 23, 2025, https://ow.ly/f9Ny50Zz3RY

“2025 Whole Grain Consumer Insights Survey,” Oldways Whole Grains Council, 2025, https://ow.ly/KlOZ50Zz3RX