ADM has opened a new Customer Creation and Innovation Center (CCIC) in Manchester, serving as a UK hub for food innovation and building on the human and animal nutrition leader’s presence in the country. 

With a state-of-the-art kitchen, chef’s presentation theater and flavor development lab, ADM is expanding its culinary capabilities and food solutions into new savory culinary innovations for the UK.

The center is also providing continued support for the beverage, sweet goods and dairy sectors.

Local facility, global solutions
ADM indicates that its chefs, food scientists and flavorists will provide unique expertise to the growing alternative protein arena by combining the new local facility and technology with its full global pantry of ingredients and solutions.

ADM’s new Customer Creation and Innovation Center in Manchester, UK.The company plans to develop pioneering savory plant-based product offerings that meet consumers’ high sensory expectations and evolving wellness demands.

The 800 square-meter CCIC cultivates collaboration with customers – from food manufacturers to foodservice – fostering innovative development in on-trend savory applications.

“The opening of our new CCIC provides a unique synergistic space to further our commitment to push the boundaries of food and beverage formulation while also delivering authentic culinary experiences,” comments Chris Poole, managing director at ADM.

“And with the UK market on track for steady growth in 2023 and beyond, ADM is perfectly positioned to service all our customers’ needs.”In addition to savory culinary innovation, ADM’s new center will advance sweet goods.

International expansion
The new CCIC demonstrates ADM’s continued dedication to nutrition innovation that can support the needs of a growing population and future generations. 

ADM also announced this year the opening of a probiotic facility in Valencia, Spain, and a partnership with Marel to build a taste and texture innovation center for the alternative protein space in the Netherlands.

Each of these investments expands the connection and integration of its global capabilities, supporting manufacturers in bringing future-forward offerings.

The US food processing company is pioneering alt-meat solutions like air-based protein, and functional synbiotic products that support gut health.

Edited by Joshua Poole