Premier flour-milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills has announced it will be expanding its Commerce City, Colorado mill as part of a long-term investment in the Mountain West market. This will enable the company to continue to support customer growth through improved efficiency, optimized capacity and enhanced capabilities.

“Ardent Mills is proud to be a Colorado-based company, and this investment furthers our commitment and confidence in the region,” says Sheryl Wallace, chief executive officer of Ardent Mills. “In the last two decades, this region has experienced significant population growth which has led to more demand for food manufacturing and supply. This project will enable Ardent Mills to incorporate the necessary growth needed to optimally serve the market today and in the future.”

The Commerce City mill began operations in the 1930’s and has been operating at its current capacity since 1999. The planned expansion will enable Ardent Mills to update existing equipment and increase its capacity to meet the rising food demands and support Colorado’s manufacturing and agricultural markets.

“We’re excited to support Ardent Mills’ continued growth and commitment to Commerce City, Colorado, and the Mountain West region,” says Brian Phetteplace, deputy director of economic development for Commerce City. “Since Ardent Mills first called the Denver-metro area home 10 years ago, it has collaborated with the city to champion economic development throughout our region. This latest development by Ardent Mills, in collaboration with Commerce City and Adams County, is not only a testament to our efforts but a promise to continue feeding our families and our futures.”

Ardent Mills expects to break ground on the expansion project this summer and is targeting a project completion date by the end of 2026.