Operations begin at Ardent Mills

DENVER, Colorado – WITH support from 40 mills, three bakery mix facilities and a speciality baker, Ardent Mills is officially ready for business.

"Today is about many parts coming together to make a new and stronger whole,” said Dan Dye, CEO, Ardent Mills “It's about a collective strength, history and ability to deliver quality and nutritious ingredients and carry that legacy into the future."

The largest flour milling company in the U.S., the company combines the operations of ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling, a Cargill-CHS joint venture. It has its headquarters in Denver where it is expected to have a presence starting later this year.

"We are thrilled and honoured that Ardent Mills has made this investment in our state. We are at the ready to support their team, and we have every confidence Ardent Mills will become the most innovative and successful milling operation in the country," said Governor John Hickenlooper.  

Whilst working independently of its three parent companies – Congra Mills, Cargill and CHS – Ardent will still tap into their market knowledge, transportation logistics, consumer insights, wheat sourcing capabilities, food ingredients and culinary expertise. It will also provide expanded opportunities for wheat growers and co-ops because its asset base will offer additional sourcing opportunities. In addition, Ardent Mills' product innovation capabilities and other strengths will enable these wheat growers to further connect to the consumer marketplace.