NETHERLANDS – Grain and agricultural giant, Cargill is investing US$22.5 million in its starch facility in Sas Van Gent, The Netherlands to serve more customers with quality starches. It involves the construction of a new building and the installation of two new roll dryers in the Sas Van Gent production facility. The plant will be…
BELGIUM – Agribusiness giant, Cargill has unveiled a new initiative called Red Seaweed Promise designed to enhance global supply chain traceability and transparency while conserving the environment. In addition to improving producers’ prosperity, the program establishes sustainability standards for sourcing red seaweed, raw material that produces carrageenan, a texturizer ingredient used in dairy, confectionery and…
ASIA – The global agricultural merchant, Cargill has announced plans to invest more than US$200 million in Pakistan to grow its food and agricultural business in the next three to five years. Planned investment will be carried out across agricultural trading, oilseeds crushing, edible oils, animal feed and dairy industries, which all are critcal in…
USA – The agribusiness giant, Cargill has selected on Nash to lead its North American protein business effective March 1, 2019. He will report to Brian Sikes, who was recently appointed to the executive team as leader of the company’s global protein and salt businesses. Prior to his appointment, Nash was the president of Cargill’s…
NETHERLANDS – American products and services company, Cargill has launched its artisan chocolate brand Veliche Gourmet in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The new range is 100% sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, according to Cargill. Veliche Gourmet is high-quality Belgian chocolate range with outstanding sensorial profile that brings a full, smooth and superior taste to professional…
NETHERLANDS – The US based agricultural cooperative, Cargill plans to eliminate deforestation in its cocoa supply chain by achieving 100% cocoa bean traceability in its operations. The company has committed to avoid further conversion of any forest land in Ghana and Ivory Coast for cocoa production. Cargill sources cocoa beans from Brazil, Indonesia, Cameroon, Ivory…
INDIA – The American agricultural major, Cargill has appointed Simon George, as the new President of its Indian business to succeed Siraj Chaudhry who stepped down as Chairman and Cargill’s country representative. Simon was Managing Director for starches and sweeteners division in the country and brings in 30 years’ experience from the industry that is,…
GHANA – The global agricultural corporation, Cargill has announced plans for future investment in the chocolate business and support for cocoa farmers as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in Ghana. The company is also toasting to mark a decade of sustainability and innovation in the Ghana cocoa chain through its unique business model. Under its…
USA – The global agribusiness company, Cargill has acquired Colombia’s leading chicken and protein products producer Campollo for an undisclosed amount to expand its global poultry business. Campollo which has a strong footprint in Colombia through its products and 20-year presence, will expand Cargill’s business in Latin America that is in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala,…
ASIA – The American grain and agricultural trading corporation, Cargill has announced that it is committed to invest more than US$70 million in poultry and seafood in Thailand over the next two years. The investment aims to meet global demand and increasing consumption of the products while addressing the company’s innovation strategy. Cargill is looking…
