Management hopeful after ‘year of unique challenges.’

Research areas include plant science, dairy livestock and regenerative agriculture.

Custom ingredients maker sets $50 million aside for expansion.

Year-over-year change the biggest since March 2009.

Formal acquisition gives customers more direct access to ADM’s portfolio.

Price of family flour jumps 9.3¢.

Is private equity firm’s thirteenth deal in food and beverage space in recent years.