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ADM financial results indicate profitability driven by robust performance in its oilseed crushing, ethanol and nutrition businesses, prompting the Chicago-based agribusiness giant to raise its full-year earnings guidance.

The investment strengthens ADM’s position as a leading supplier of natural ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry while enhancing its ability to support customers seeking innovative, sustainable formulations.

The expansion targets four existing US facilities rather than new-build projects, reflecting ADM’s strategy of upgrading established infrastructure to meet rising biofuel-driven demand.

Second quarter net sales increased 1%, driven primarily by higher net sales volume in the Texture & Healthful Solutions segment and favorable foreign exchange in Food & Industrial Ingredients in Latin America.

Mondelēz International attributed the performance to strong execution across its global operations, continued brand investment, and disciplined cost management.