Decatur, IL (WAND) – ADM marked the opening of its new Central Milling Laboratory at the ADM Specialty Manufacturing Facility in Decatur Tuesday.

The new laboratory is equipped with advanced testing technologies and analytical tools. ADM said it will “receive wheat where it is milled, analyzed, and baked to provide the most accurate insights into how flour will perform in real-world applications.”

The lab bakes about 20 loaves of bread every day. That will let ADM evaluate performance and make sure the company can procure the highest-quality wheat.

The facility is located near ADM’s North American headquarters in Decatur. Currently, the lab supports 31 ADM facilities across the country.

“We are very excited because this new lab shows our commitment to growing our quality testing capabilities and it serves as a continued investment in the Decatur community,” said Tedd Kruse, President, Milling & Baking Solutions at ADM. “This facility strengthens our ability to collaborate with customers to meet evolving market needs, and it will accelerate innovation across our milling network. The lab is a great example of ADM’s mission of unlocking the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.”