ADM (NYSE: ADM) announced a new logistics initiative with the deployment of Voltloader electric tractor units for the direct delivery of flour from ADM’s processing facility in Corby, Northamptonshire, to Jacksons Bakery, in Corby.

ADM first introduced the use of Voltloader trucks in April 2024. The programme aimed to help decrease the carbon footprint linked to transporting wheat from ADM's farmer customers to its milling locations, aligning with ADM's goal to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2035.

Based on the success of the first phase, ADM and Voltloader are now deploying the tractor electric units, which produce zero emissions during operation, from mill to customer, helping to further reduce carbon footprint. ADM has already successfully delivered two trailer loads, each carrying 23 tons of flour, to Jacksons Bakery as part of a trial.

“We are thrilled to launch this new initiative with Voltloader for our flour deliveries to Jacksons Bakery in Corby,” said Ashley Fuller, commercial director, ADM Milling UK. "ADM possesses distinctive capabilities to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the entire food and agriculture value chain, spanning from farm to customer. Whether through initiatives such as our UK regenerative agriculture program, or our work to improve the efficiency and environmental footprint of our own processing facilities, or innovative initiatives like this one with Voltloader, we are advancing our work to enhance operational efficiency and reliability while helping customers meet their sustainability needs.”

Richard Clarke, Jackson’s Bakery Procurement and Sustainability Director, added, “The introduction of Voltloader vehicles is an exciting development for us. Not only does it align with our sustainability goals, but it also ensures that we receive the highest quality flour more efficiently. We look forward to the positive impact this will have on our products and our carbon footprint.”

Dave Rose, Founder and CEO at Voltloader commented, “We are excited to be working with industry leaders like ADM and Jacksons Bakery to demonstrate our service can span multiple legs of the supply chain, creating even further efficiencies. This partnership is a testament to the effectiveness and reliability of our technology in real-world applications. We believe this initiative marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics industry.”

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new consumer and industrial solutions. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize the multiple industries we serve. Around the globe, our innovation and expertise are meeting critical needs while nourishing quality of life and supporting a healthier planet. Learn more at www.adm.com.

About Voltloader

Voltloader is an electric bulk haulage and HGV charging provider based in Cambridgeshire. They use Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units, each equipped with a substantial 540kWh battery capacity. To optimize payload capacity, these tractors are utilised in conjunction with Weightlifter tipping trailers.

Voltloader’s mission is to assist its customers in managing the relatively high initial capital costs associated with transitioning to electric vehicles, while enabling long term benefits like emissions reduction and cost savings. The company is also pioneering the concept of long-term price stability for its customers by anchoring its pricing with extended fixed-price electricity contracts.

About Jacksons Bakery

Jackson’s Bakery is part of the William Jackson Food Group. From small beginnings with a grocery shop in Yorkshire in 1851, to baking delicious bread from 1907, we are now a sixth-generation family business, delivering our great bread to customers nationwide.