Primient

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients from plant-based renewable sources.

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth in the U.S., a day honoring freedom, reflection, and continued progress.

This week, Primient’s Black Employee Network (BEN) hosted both virtual and in-person events to help deepen understanding of Juneteenth and encourage meaningful dialogue, learning, and connection across our teams.

Thank you to iCU Community for joining us at headquarters and sharing valuable insights on the importance of supporting underrepresented communities.

Thank you to BEN for bringing forward opportunities for storytelling, education, and celebration throughout the year.

06/18/2026

Thrilled to share that we’ve once again been recognized as a Great Place To Work® globally. Thanks to our teams across the U.S., Poland, and Brazil for sharing feedback and earning this achievement together.

What makes this meaningful? It’s based entirely on input from our employees—sharing what it’s really like to work at Primient, every day.

This recognition reflects the culture we’re building together and the work still ahead.

Learn more: https://primient.com/news/article/2026/06/primient-earns-global-great-place-to-work-certification

06/11/2026

We’re proud to share that two Primient manufacturing plants—Lafayette, IN, and Dayton, OH—received workplace safety recognition from the Corn Refiners Association.

Both sites earned the Zero Lost Workdays Award and the Incident Rate Excellence Award, recognizing strong safety performance and the daily commitment our teams make to protecting one another.

At Primient, safety is non-negotiable. Achievements like these reflect the culture our employees build every day across our operations.

Read more about these awards: https://primient.com/news/article/2026/06/primient-lafayette-and-dayton-plants-earn-cra-safety-awards

06/09/2026

What a fun weekend at the Macon County Fair in Decatur, IL!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Primient’s table—especially the kids who jumped into our cornstarch dough activity and learned about the science behind our ingredients. The curiosity, creativity, and smiles made it a big hit. We’re grateful to be part of such a great community!

06/07/2026

It’s World Food Safety Day! This week, teams across Primient are bringing food safety to life through site-wide celebrations and interactive activities designed to educate, reinforce, and strengthen food safety culture in an engaging way.

Our approach to food safety is grounded in people, process, and products—because food safety happens when trained people follow strong processes to protect great products, every day. And it all ladders back to our shared focus: providing the best plant-based solutions for our customers.

06/04/2026

June marks National Safety Month, an important moment to recognize the systems, behaviors, and people that help keep our workplaces safe.

At Primient, our teams bring safety to life every day, demonstrating how it’s ingrained in our culture and operations.

Recently, our Dayton, OH and Lafayette, IN teams earned two safety awards from the Corn Refiners Association. Both locations received the Zero Lost Workdays and Incident Rate Excellence awards.

Hear from Donovan Breedon, Plant Manager in Dayton, about the significance of this award in a recent interview: https://www.wyso.org/news/2026-06-01/two-ohio-corn-refining-facilities-receive-national-safety-awards

06/02/2026

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate authenticity, belonging, and the power of being yourself.

We’re proud to recognize our PRIDE employee resource group (ERG) for staying true to their mission of supporting LGBTQIA+ employees and allies. Our PRIDE ERG reminds us that when people feel seen and supported, they can thrive. We appreciate their ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace grounded in inclusion and respect.

Happy Pride Month!

05/28/2026

ICYMI: Primient is moving to four strategic business units: Biosolutions, Performance Starches, Agrifunctionals, and Sweeteners.

The launch of our new Biosolutions business unit is designed to strengthen how we scale, allocate resources to future opportunities in the bioeconomy, and stay closely aligned with evolving customer needs. The new Biosolutions business unit is a key growth platform while we remain equally committed to strong ex*****on across our full portfolio.

Read the full announcement: https://primient.com/news/article/2026/04/primient-launches-biosolutions-business-unit

05/26/2026

Over a century in the making—and still moving forward.

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association recently recognized Primient as a Centennial Manufacturer for 100+ years of manufacturing excellence, a powerful reminder of the impact our people have made.

From our roots in Decatur, IL in 1906 to today as a bioeconomy solutions leader, this milestone belongs to every employee who has helped shape our story.

We’re proud of where we’ve been, and even more excited about what’s ahead. Read more here: https://primient.com/news/article/2026/04/ima-recognizes-primient-as-centennial-manufacturer

05/22/2026

As we approach Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation. We honor them with gratitude, humility, and respect, while recognizing the families who carry their legacy forward.

This week, members of Primient’s VETS employee resource group (ERG) and allies placed flags along the entrance to our Decatur, IL plant—a meaningful tribute to those who served.

We’re grateful to our VETS ERG for helping us stay grounded in respect, service, and purpose.

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