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Published on May 15, 2016 - 19:02 GMT

Cargill beefs up capabilities, commitment to protein, with South Carolina plant purchase

. Location, established beef processing business, supply synergies, complement existing operations to better serve customers COLUMBIA, S.C. and WICHITA, Kan. - March 4, 2016 – People in the eastern United States love good beef burgers and beginning this …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on May 15, 2016 - 19:02 GMT

Leadership changes for Cargill’s Ocean Transportation and North America Power and Gas businesses

. Geneva, Switzerland - 3 March 2016 - On March 1st, Jan Dieleman assumed the leadership of Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Dieleman took over the position of Roger Janson who has managed the business …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on May 15, 2016 - 19:02 GMT

Cargill Cocoa Promise report: how livelihoods for cocoa farmers and their communities are improving

. 90,000 farmers trained in sustainable farming practices and child protection in cocoa-producing countries Average yields improve by 23% through applying better plant protection Program keeps 97% of the children reached in Ghana in school for at least …

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Published on May 15, 2016 - 19:02 GMT

Cargill eliminates 20% of shared-class antibiotics used for beef cattle

. 1.2 million cattle to serve as annual base for potential future antibiotic reductions; company listened to customers and consumers WICHITA, Kan. - March 8, 2016 – Cargill is eliminating 20 percent of shared-class antibiotics, those deemed important for …

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Published on May 15, 2016 - 19:02 GMT

Cargill donates nutritious beef to Flint, Michigan

. 5,000 lbs. of ground beef to help combat lead exposure SCHUYLER, Neb. and FLINT, Mich. - March 24, 2016 – Cargill will deliver 5,000 pounds of ground beef, the equivalent of 20,000 quarter-pound burger patties, to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan on …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on January 7, 2016 - 14:50 GMT

Cargill reports second-quarter fiscal 2016 earnings

. Jan. 7, 2016, MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill today reported financial results for the fiscal 2016 second quarter and first half ended Nov. 30, 2015. Key measures include: Adjusted operating earnings in the second quarter were $574 million, a 13 percent decrease …

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Published on January 6, 2016 - 19:28 GMT

Cargill offers label-friendly alternatives for monoglycerides and DATEM in bread

. Liquid and de-oiled soy lecithin are functional, cost-effective and ready to go for bakery customers looking to reformulate products after FDA ruling MINNEAPOLIS – JAN. 6, 2016 – Following the FDA’s 2015 ruling on partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on January 6, 2016 - 19:28 GMT

Leadership change for Cargill’s Swiss business entity

. 6 January 2016 - Geneva, Switzerland. Gert-Jan (G.J.) van den Akker will assume the presidency of Cargill’s Swiss legal entity, Cargill International SA, Switzerland (CISA) on 1 February 2016. Based at the company’s Geneva office, van den Akker heads …

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Published on December 30, 2015 - 16:27 GMT

Silveus to buy Cargill crop insurance agency

. Minneapolis - Dec. 29, 2015 - Silveus Insurance Group and Cargill said they have reached an agreement under which Cargill will sell its crop insurance agency, Cargill Crop Insurance LLC (CCI), to Silveus. The transaction is expected to close in mid- …

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Published on December 23, 2015 - 19:22 GMT

Todd Hall elected to Cargill Board of Directors

. MINNEAPOLIS - Dec. 23, 2015 - Todd Hall, a member of Cargill’s executive team and the leader of the company’s protein and salt businesses, has been elected to the Cargill Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2016. “Todd has a solid track record of …

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Published on December 16, 2015 - 19:20 GMT

Cargill expands feed formulation expertise through acquisition of Format International Ltd.

. Deal boosts end-to-end solutions offering for animal nutrition and feed industries Minneapolis - Dec. 16, 2015 – Driven by opportunities in the global feed software market to provide customers with integrated formulation software and solutions on a …

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Published on December 2, 2015 - 22:18 GMT

Cargill’s ‘access to affordable funding for cocoa farmer cooperatives’ initiative wins FiE 2015 Best Sustainability Innovation ...

. Schiphol, The Netherlands – 2 December, 2015 – A Cargill Cocoa Promise project addressing access to affordable funding for cocoa farmer cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire, the first of its kind in the cocoa sector, has been named winner of the FiE 2015 Best …

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Published on December 1, 2015 - 17:37 GMT

Meridian Institute publishes findings from Cargill Africa Learning Journey<br />

. MINNEAPOLIS - Dec. 1, 2015 – For its 150th anniversary, Cargill hosted events around the globe that ask big questions about how a changing world will feed itself in the years to come. Today, the Meridian Institute, a Washington D.C.-based …

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Published on November 30, 2015 - 22:21 GMT

Cargill launches a unique starch enabling a minimum of 50% fat reduction in yoghurt

. New n-OSA waxy starch allows for ultimate fat reduction while ensuring great mouthfeel and creaminess November 26, 2015 - MECHELEN, Belgium – Dairy manufacturers can now achieve the optimal balance between healthier profiles and sensorial indulgence …

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Published on November 19, 2015 - 01:20 GMT

Cargill donates 30,000 pounds of turkey to Arkansas food banks

. Gift to support hunger relief efforts in Northwest and West Central Arkansas regions during holiday season SPRINGDALE, Ark. - November 18, 2015 – Just in time for Thanksgiving, Cargill is doing its part to help families in Northwest and West Central …

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Published on November 18, 2015 - 01:19 GMT

Cargill surpasses 10 million hours without a lost time accident at Friona, Texas beef plant

. More than 2,000 team members credited for successful safety practices FRIONA, Texas - November 17, 2015 – The process of producing a hearty steak is more complex than many may think. At Cargill’s beef processing facilities across the nation, producing …

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Published on November 12, 2015 - 22:20 GMT

No growth-promoting antibiotics used in Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms turkey products for 2015 holiday season

. Brands to meet deadline promise made in July 2014 WICHITA, Kan. – The Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms turkey brands are in a giving mood this holiday season, with the gift of turkey raised without antibiotics used for growth promotion purposes. …

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Published on November 11, 2015 - 16:17 GMT

Cargill officially opens company’s largest feed mill in Pyeongtaek

. Seoul, Korea, 11 November 2015 – Cargill marked a significant milestone in Korea with the official opening of its Agri Purina feed mill plant in Pyeongtaek, reaffirming its investment in the country and signaling its continued commitment to sustainable …

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Published on October 29, 2015 - 15:27 GMT

Cargill to modernize, centralize its North American Cocoa and Chocolate business<br />

. MINNEAPOLIS - Oct. 29, 2015 – In early 2016, Cargill will continue to take steps to improve and expand its chocolate, compound and chocolate liquor production offerings and services for North American food and beverage companies. In January 2016, …

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Published on October 26, 2015 - 15:29 GMT

Cargill to sell stake in steel mini-mill joint venture to BlueScope

. MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill has reached an agreement to sell its interest in North Star BlueScope Steel LLC (NSBS) to BlueScope Steel (BlueScope). Through the transaction BlueScope will pay $720 million in cash for Cargill’s equity stake in NSBS and will …

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