Cargill Expands Specialty Canola Innovation Center in Fort Collins
The Cargill Specialty Canola Oils Innovation Center houses an expanded greenhouse and technology lab, which enables Cargill to develop and improve yield for its growers and new oil traits for its food customers in a faster,more cost-effective manner.
28/08/08 Cargill hosted a grand opening event for employees and members of the community on August 19 at its expanded Specialty Canola Innovation Center in Fort Collins.
The Cargill Specialty Canola Oils Innovation Center houses an expanded greenhouse and technology lab, which enables Cargill to develop and improve yield for its growers and new oil traits for its food customers in a faster,more cost-effective manner.
According to Jenny Verner, president, Cargill Specialty Canola Oils, the expanded innovation center will allow Cargill to work better with customers and growers.
“Cargill’s investment in this innovation center demonstrates our commitment to the canola industry and the Fort Collins community,” said Verner. “Cargill is dedicated to serving the entire supply chain and is continually improving yield and disease resistance of canola for its growers.”
Presenters at the grand opening included Verner ; Dr. Lorin DeBonte, assistant vice president, Research and Development, Cargill Specialty Canola Oils; Byrd Curtis, former Cargill employee; Commissioner John Stulp, Colorado Department of Agriculture; Mayor Doug Hutchinson; and Lee Sommers, Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences Dean.
Also in attendance were: Lexie Kennedy, Regional Representative for Senator Ken Salazar, Aaron Smith, Program Director for Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave, Representative John Michael Kefalas, and Tom Lipetzky, Director of Markets, Colorado Department of Agriculture.
“The expansion of the Cargill Specialty Canola Oil Innovation Center reaffirms Colorado’s commitment to agriculture,” said Commissioner Stulp. “This is a great opportunity for Colorado to be in the forefront of canola research and development.”
