08 Nov 2017 --- Over the next five years Cargill is to plow US$240 million into its Indian operations in a heavy investment that it says will seriously contribute to improving the food safety and economic development of the country and simultaneously benefit processing and agricultural industries. The staggered investment, which is equivalent to Rs. 1500 crores, will be in Cargill’s core businesses including, edible oil, cocoa and chocolates, starches and sweeteners and animal nutrition in India. In addition, it will provide employment to 1,300 people and help farmers in the country.