Ardent Mills seeks to expand in fast-growing gluten-free, specialty grains with potential Firebird Artisan Mills deal

By Elizabeth Crawford

27-Sep-2021 Last updated on 27-Sep-2021 at 18:31 GMT

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Flour-milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills hopes to expand its already “diverse and extensive” footprint, supply chain and expertise in the fast-growing specialty ingredient segment with the pending acquisition of the gluten-free, specialty grain and pulse miller Firebird Artisan Mills, announced today.

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