Your peanut partner from seed to products and beyond.
Deep roots and equitable partnerships.
Since 1986, Golden Peanut has been a global leader in the peanut industry. As markets, manufacturers, and consumers have evolved over the past three decades, so have we. From farmer to manufacturer, we help businesses grow from the ground up. After all, we only win when you do.
Connect with a global network of resources.
When you work with Golden Peanut, you get all the benefits that come from working with ADM—a leader in transporting and transforming crops, connecting farmers to consumers, and touching millions of lives daily. We unlock the power of nature to transform crops into ingredients and solutions for foods, beverages, and supplements for people, livestock, and pets all around the world.
Here for the long haul.
From encouraging regenerative business practices to supplying consumers with on-trend nutrition solutions, we’re focused on being here for you not just today, but for generations to come.
Sustainability
At Golden Peanut, we are focused on sustainability—meeting the needs of today without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own. With the ADM re:generations™ program, we are supporting our growers to continue and expand regenerative agricultural practices that enhance the productivity of their farm and reduce environmental impact. In doing so, we are positioned to partner with customers whose consumers are demanding the same.
Food Safety & Quality
Golden Peanut’s unwavering commitment to food safety and quality of the ingredients we provide, is a cornerstone of our business. Our processing facilities are not just where our products are made; it’s where our commitment to excellence begins. We adhere to the strict food safety standards, implementing rigorous quality control measures at every stage of production.
Health & Nutrition
The nutrient-dense nature of peanuts and their versatility make them an optimal ingredient in a wide variety of applications. Our mission is to shape a healthier and more nourished world through the ingredients we provide. That’s why we are dedicated to sourcing, producing, and delivering quality ingredients that fuel your well-being. Our dedication to providing top-quality ingredients is rooted in the belief that a healthier world starts with nutritious ingredients.
Locations
Golden’s global footprint means that our customers can source peanuts from multiple plant locations, which rely on advanced processing technology. Our geographic diversity – including more than 100 buying points – reduces risk for buyers by providing flexibility in logistics, including supply, transportation and delivery.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
ALPHARETTA, GA, U.S.
PEANUT FACILITIES
ASHBURN, GA, U.S.
HEADLAND, AL, U.S.
BLAKELY, GA, U.S.
DAWSON, GA, U.S.
SEAGRAVES, TX, U.S.
ALEJANDRO ROCA, ARGENTINA
HISTORY
A leader in peanuts for generations
Our deep commitment to the industry has helped us develop world-renowned expertise that we share with growers, manufacturers, and others in the global peanut industry. This commitment has been the driving force behind our growth over the decades, from the formation of Golden Peanut Company in 1986 through various partnerships and acquisitions. Our history is a testament to our dedication to providing quality products and services to the peanut community worldwide. Here’s a timeline of Golden Peanut history:
- 1986
- 1989
- 1992
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2002
- 2004
- 2007
- 2010
- 2013
- 2014
- 2014
- 2014
- 2017
- 2022
- 2023
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1986
Golden Peanut Company forms through ADM and Gold Kist joint venture -
1989
Alimenta joins Golden Peanut partnership
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1992
Golden Peanut buys Dothan Oil Mill
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2000
Cargill joins Golden Peanut partnership, including operations in Argentina
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2001
Ownership of Golden Peanut is consolidated among Cargill, ADM and Alimenta
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2002
Golden Peanut ownership is consolidated among ADM and Alimenta
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2002
Golden acquires Dawson, Georgia, oil mill
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2004
Golden builds specialty products plant in Blakely, Georgia for peanut flour, aromatic peanut oil and peanut extract
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2007
Golden oil refinery opens in Dawson
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2010
ADM acquires Alimenta’s ownership interest, making Golden Peanut ADM’s fully owned and integrated peanut business
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2013
Golden Peanut acquires 80 percent ownership in the assets of P-Farm Agente, one of South Africa’s leading peanut processors, and 50 percent ownership in the assets of South Africa Pecans, its affiliated pecan business
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2014
Golden Peanut acquires assets of SA Groundnut Marketing in South Africa
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2014
Golden Peanut becomes Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts
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2014
Golden acquires Harrell Nut Company, a leading processor and sheller of pecans
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2017
Golden acquires tree nut processing plants in California and forms the Processing and Distribution division
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2022
Golden divests tree nut operations
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2023
Golden Peanut returns to its roots and branding accordingly, dropping tree nuts and refreshes logo