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Ardent Mills Acquires Gluten-Free Milling Company

December 13, 2021

Julia Peterman

Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Firebird Artisan Mills, a gluten-free, specialty grain and pulse milling company. The brand will be fully integrated into Ardent Mills over the next few months. “As we partner with our customers in the specialty ingredient and gluten-free space,...

Ardent Mills Releases FY21 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

November 15, 2021

Julia Peterman

Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, according to a press release. The report provides an update on the company’s progress towards its environmental, social, and governance initiatives, and outlines its updated long-term goals. "Our bold spirit of innovation and imagination has enabled...

Global Prebiotic Association Adds Four New Members

June 22, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Spring, TX—The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) has announced the addition of four new members in a press release. "We're gratified to bring in members that cover all aspects of the diverse prebiotic industry," said Len Monheit, Executive Director, GPA. “New, engaged members allow us to expand our workplan and education...

Ardent Mills Expands Foodservice Line

June 21, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has announced a new selection of ingredients designed for foodservice and bakery distributors, according to a press release. “Ardent Mills takes a people-first approach in everything that we do, and we understand that foodservice and bakery operators are faced with exceptionally challenging times right now,” said Angie...

Ardent Mills Acquires Hinrichs Trading Company Assets

June 4, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Denver, CO—Ardent Mills announced the completion of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of chickpea producer Hinrichs Trading Company (HTC). The deal builds on Ardent Mills’ existing specialty ingredient capabilities and grower connections, according to a press release, and helps customers bring innovative products to market to meet growing...

Ardent Mills to Acquire Chickpea Producer

March 1, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Denver, CO—Ardent Mills has announced its intention to purchase substantially all of the business operations of Hinrichs Trading Company, according to a press release, which calls Hinrichs “the North American leader in chickpea sourcing, cleaning and packing.” The move is part of Ardent Mills’ growth plan to further invest in...

People News March 2021

February 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The new Chair for The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) Board of Directors is Barry Ritz, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President, Professional R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations. Steve Mister, CRN President & CEO, will continue to serve as a Board Officer, and Harvey Kamil, Piping Rock Health...

People News: September 2020

August 20, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kimberly Smith is the new Chief Marketing Officer at OmniActive Health Technologies. With over 20 years of experience in supplement, food, beverage, and personal care markets, Smith previously worked in leadership roles at Roche Vitamins and DSM Nutritional Products. At OmniActive, she will focus on marketing and innovation initiatives. VMG...

Ardent Mills Announces New Corporate Social Responsibility Program

July 23, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Denver, CO—Ardent Mills announced its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which expands on the company’s sustainability initiatives, and its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) CSR Report, which lays the groundwork for sustainable development goals. The company used the Sustainable Development Goals put forth by the United Nations to identify three pillars where the company can make the most impact: nutrition, people and sustainability.