ADM discusses Kazakhstan premix plant for exports to Commonwealth of Independent States

Kazakhstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Ardak Zebeshev held talks with the US delegation. The Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) representatives were led by Everton Janes, director for key account and Eastern European country relations. The participants discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation.

In addition to the premix plant project, the ADM delegation expressed strong interest in advanced processing of four agricultural crops: wheat, corn, sunflower and soybeans. The corporation also expressed interest in establishing starch and food syrup production in Kazakhstan.

The ADM representatives' visit was facilitated by KazakhInvest. During the talks, the company was briefed on options for locating production facilities in the country's 17 special economic zones and 67 industrial zones.

Kazakhstan's representatives offered assistance in selecting a land plot for the plant and finding domestic partners. The forms of cooperation discussed included establishing joint ventures.

ADM is one of the world's largest companies processing agricultural commodities and producing food ingredients. Founded in 1902, the corporation is headquartered in Chicago. ADM's commercial operations span more than 170 countries.