Archer daniels midland (adm) is a producer of food ingredients, sweeteners, cocoa, flours, vegetable oils, and protein products that are used in the manufacture of processed foods. adm does not make products that are typically sold to final consumers; it makes business-to-business products. however, adm is a major advertiser on news and public affairs programs that appear on national television networks. the main objective of adm's television commercials is to build goodwill for the company and to improve relations with current and prospective shareholders. adm is engaged in:
product advertising.