ADM, Ingredion named to Fortune magazine’s 2026 most admired company list
The annual ranking, compiled from peer assessments across industries, reflects perceptions of companies’ ability to deliver long‑term value, manage talent, and maintain strong ethical standards.
USA – Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Ingredion Incorporated, two pillars of the food ingredients and production industry, have been named among Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2026, highlighting their leadership in innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder value.
ADM earned top honours in the food production category, recognized for pioneering health and wellness products, bio-based solutions, and resilient supply chains that support agriculture and a thriving bioeconomy.
For Ingredion, this marks the 16th time the Company has earned this prestigious recognition, reinforcing Ingredion’s ongoing leadership in innovation, operational excellence and sustainability.
Fortune’s rankings, compiled with Korn Ferry, survey executives, directors, and analysts on nine attributes, including innovation, social responsibility, quality management, talent management, and financial soundness, drawing from over 3,700 companies to spotlight 850 standouts.
ADM, headquartered in Chicago with US$90 billion in annual revenues, was lauded for its global expertise from farm to table, addressing critical needs amid climate challenges and demand for healthier lifestyles.
“This recognition showcases the dedication, talent, and expertise of our exceptional team,” said Chair of the Board and CEO Juan Luciano.
“I’m proud of how we harness the power of nature to improve lives globally and of the innovative culture we’ve cultivated to keep advancing our strategy. It’s a privilege to be recognized among the most respected companies in our field.”
Ingredion has emphasized R&D partnerships, application support, and regional manufacturing flexibility as levers to help customers respond to shifting consumer preferences for healthier, more sustainable products.
“Around the world, our employees continue to bring passion, ingenuity and purpose to their work every day. Their commitment to creating value for our customers and making healthy foods taste better truly distinguishes Ingredion,” said Jim Zallie, Ingredion’s president and CEO.
Both firms exemplify sector resilience, with ADM investing in naturally derived colours, flavours, and sustainable ag practices, while Ingredion’s Idea Labs foster customer-centric breakthroughs in clean-label trends.
This dual recognition arrives as the ingredients market grapples with inflation, supply volatility, and clean-label demands, where an admired status boosts investor confidence and talent attraction.
The February/March 2026 Fortune issue details the complete list, underscoring US dominance in food innovation amid global shifts toward bioeconomy and nutrition security.
For ADM and Ingredion, the honours validate strategies that prioritize purpose-driven growth, positioning them to lead in a US$500 billion-plus industry facing regulatory and consumer pressures.
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