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Your peanut partner from seed to products and beyond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ALPHARETTA, GA, U.S.

ASHBURN, GA, U.S.

SHELLING

HEADLAND, AL, U.S.

SHELLING

BLAKELY, GA, U.S.

PEANUT FLOUR
PEANUT OIL

DAWSON, GA, U.S.

SHELLING
PEANUT OIL
PEANUT CRUSHING

SEAGRAVES, TX, U.S.

SHELLING

ALEJANDRO ROCA, ARGENTINA

SHELLING

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
  • 1986

    Golden Peanut Company forms through ADM and Gold Kist joint venture
  • 1989

    Alimenta joins Golden Peanut partnership

  • 1992

    Golden Peanut buys Dothan Oil Mill

  • 2000

    Cargill joins Golden Peanut partnership, including operations in Argentina

  • 2001

    Ownership of Golden Peanut is consolidated among Cargill, ADM and Alimenta

  • 2002

    Golden Peanut ownership is consolidated among ADM and Alimenta

  • 2002

    Golden acquires Dawson, Georgia, oil mill

  • 2004

    Golden builds specialty products plant in Blakely, Georgia for peanut flour, aromatic peanut oil and peanut extract

  • 2007

    Golden oil refinery opens in Dawson

  • 2010

    ADM acquires Alimenta’s ownership interest, making Golden Peanut ADM’s fully owned and integrated peanut business

  • 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

  • 2014

    Golden Peanut acquires assets of SA Groundnut Marketing in South Africa

  • 2014

    Golden Peanut becomes Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts

  • 2014

    Golden acquires Harrell Nut Company, a leading processor and sheller of pecans

  • 2017

    Golden acquires tree nut processing plants in California and forms the Processing and Distribution division

  • 2022

    Golden divests tree nut operations

  • 2023

    Golden Peanut returns to its roots and branding accordingly, dropping tree nuts and refreshes logo