Reformulation, Simplified

We know that food and beverage reformulation is complex. ADM makes it easy to meet evolving market needs and labeling demands with confidence. Our extensive ingredient portfolio and unmatched technical expertise make us your all-in-one reformulation partner.

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What’s Driving Today’s Reformulation Needs?

With shifting market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes, food and beverage reformulation is more important than ever. Luckily, ADM is uniquely qualified to keep your brand relevant.

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Less Sugar

8 out of 10 consumers in the United States and European Union intentionally avoid or reduce sugars in their diets.1,2

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Less Sodium

Approximately 90% of Americans are eating more sodium than is recommended by the U.S. FDA, prompting the rise of effective sodium reduction solutions.3

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Optimized Fat

Today’s consumers are showing interest in the quality of fats that they consume and in reducing the amount of saturated fats in their diets.4,5

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More Protein

80% of consumers believe that eating more plant-based proteins will help them age better, and 78% believe that plant-based proteins will help them build or maintain muscle mass/strength.6

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Cleaner Labels

34% of U.S. consumers agree that “free from artificial coloring” claims impact their food and drink purchases.7

Food and Beverage Reformulation Solutions From ADM

No matter your specifications, we make reformulation simpler to help you meet evolving market needs. Explore our broad portfolio of offerings for sugar and sodium reduction, optimized fat, increased protein, and clean-label ingredients.

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Sugar Reduction Solutions and Products

Our SweetEdge® Toolbox of ingredients will help you achieve a full-sugar taste without compromise, leveraging TasteSpark™ Flavor Modulation and our full range of sweetening solutions. 

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Sodium Reduction Solutions

With TasteSpark™ Salt Modulation and savory flavor modulation, we build back umami sensation and rebalance taste to help you deliver lower-sodium products with all of the flavor impact. 

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Optimized Fat Products and Solutions

We help you meet your goals using a broad edible oil portfolio and technical expertise. TasteSpark™ Flavor Modulation helps build back mouthfeel and taste in fat-optimized products. 

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Protein Fortification

We have a rich heritage in plant-based proteins, including versatile soy protein and clean-tasting pea protein, to meet demand for functional alternative proteins.  

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Clean-Label Ingredients

ADM develops consumer-friendly solutions using raw materials from nature, such as Colors from Nature™, natural flavors, Vitamin E from natural sources, flours, and ancient grains and seeds.

Discover the Latest Insights Into What’s Driving Consumer Demand

ADM is dedicated to anticipating trends around the globe, researching consumer demands and perception so we can better inform your renovation strategies. Explore our insight reports to learn how we can help you make a meaningful impact.

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Global Insights and Consumer Deep Dive Reports for Sugar Reduction
Global Insights and Consumer Deep Dive Reports for Sugar Reduction

Consumers aren’t only reducing sugars in their diets—they’re closely evaluating what they eat and drink to make informed choices overall, particularly when it comes to clean-label ingredients and how products are sweetened. Read our comprehensive market insight reports and use the interactive tool to understand what global consumers demand and how they address sugar reduction.

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2025 Protein Report: The Powerful Trends Shaping Alternative Protein Innovation
2025 Protein Report: The Powerful Trends Shaping Alternative Protein Innovation

Increased protein intake is top of mind for many consumers, as is exploring a variety of alternative proteins. Discover the drivers and trends behind innovations in plant proteins and more in our latest report.

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ADM Is Your One-Stop Food Reformulation Partner

ADM is well-suited to take on your reformulation challenges. With comprehensive support at every stage, our tailored approach keeps your brand relevant with successful food and beverage renovation solutions.

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Broad Ingredient Portfolio

Our extensive ingredient and product offerings act as an exceptional set of tools to enable food and beverage reformulation.

Proven Expertise and Innovation

ADM delivers consistent solutions for food and beverage renovations through world-class technical know-how and innovative application support.

Expert Global Team

More than 500 food technologists and flavorists, chefs, and scientists at our innovation centers work side-by-side with your technical teams to develop reformulation solutions.

Proprietary Processes and Technologies

We leverage many key ADM technologies—including our patented color and emulsion solutions—to achieve reformulation success that exceeds your customers’ expectations.

Product Design Research

Sensory and consumer acceptance research from our customer innovation centers and proprietary Outside Voice℠ insights platform ensure products look, taste, and feel the way consumers want.

Trusted Quality and Compliance

ADM’s ingredients and products are subject to applicable quality and regulatory standards. Our teams can support you as you navigate local and global regulations.

Explore Reformulation Solutions

ADM has the insights, expertise, and expansive portfolio to be your all-in-one food and beverage renovation partner. Take a closer look at the ways we can meet your product needs.

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Sugar Reduction

ADM’s holistic approach to sugar reduction is tailored to your product requirements, helping to replace sweetness, rebalance flavor, and rebuild functionality.

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Sodium Reduction

Reducing sodium is more than just reducing salt. We’ll help you renovate products to cut down on sodium and build back flavor, mask off-notes, and rebalance taste profiles.

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Optimized Fat

ADM offers a comprehensive portfolio of edible oils with lower saturated fat, plus formulation support to maintain flavor profiles and ensure richness and mouthfeel.

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Increased Protein

Our world-class plant protein portfolio includes high-quality soy protein, pea protein, and more. Whatever your formulation challenge, ADM has the right plant-based protein solution.

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Cleaner Labels

To address shifting regulations and consumer perception, we can help you clean up your label with naturally derived color, flavor, and ingredient solutions that are backed by proprietary technology.

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Request a Consultation With ADM

Ready to start making your food and beverage reformulation projects easier? Fill out this simple form and you’ll be connected with an ADM expert specific to your food renovation needs.

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1 ADM Outside VoiceSM, US Consumers & Sugar Reduction, August 2020 

2 ADM Outside VoiceSM, EU Consumers & Sugar Reduction, April 2022 

3 U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 

4 NewNutrition Business, February 2025 

5 ScienceDirect, Food Chemistry Volume 447, “Recent trends in design of healthier fat replacers: Type, replacement mechanism, sensory evaluation method and consumer acceptance”, July 2024 

6 ADM Outside VoiceSM, Global Protein Consumer Discovery Report, 2025 

7 Mintel “Patent insights: emerging food colour innovations,” January 2024