23 Jan 2020 --- Cell-based meat, poultry and seafood company Memphis Meats has announced the close of a US$161 million funding round. This breakthrough round marks the largest funding moment in the... Read More

14 Jan 2020 --- 14 Jan 2020 ---Canada’s Merit Functional Foods, in consortium with seed processor Pitura Seeds and health brand The Winning Combination, has raised new capital to rapidly expand its ability... Read More

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19 Dec 2019 --- Moves toward a circular food system have expanded to encompass inter-sector collaborations, as seen in McDonald’s partnership with Ford Motor Company, which plans to create... Read More

18 Dec 2019 --- Cargill’s global edible oils business is using digitalization to bring real-time data of global commodities to customers’ fingertips through the launch of MiApp, an app... Read More

Cargill’s prototypes were available for tasting at its “Food Market” during FiE in Paris last week. The company speaks with FoodIngredientsFirst about diverse application possibilities as well as clean label, sugar reduction and sustainability trends.

Cargill has expanded its SimPure line with the introduction of a new waxy corn-based starch. “The SimPure line is being launched to replace modified starches in the clean label space, while still offering a richer thicker texture that native starches cannot. Last year, we launched a potato-based line for mostly culinary and meat applications. The waxy corn-based solution opens up new application areas such as dairy and opportunities into retorted applications like canned soups and sauces,” says Shiva Elayedath at Cargill. The ingredient can still be labeled as “starch” and doesn’t have to be called “modified starch.” The company is looking to extend more into processed starches that work more in dairy and beverage.

Last month, Cargill and Royal DSM formed a new sweetness joint venture known as Avansya. Together, the companies will produce highly sought-after, sweet-tasting molecules, such as steviol glycosides Reb M and Reb D through fermentation. The new venture will combine both companies’ technologies for producing steviol glycoside products made through fermentation and will market its products under one brand name, EverSweet. At BrauBeviale 2018, Frank Maus of Cargill spoke about EverSweet and potential applications for the sweetener.

Cargill’s broad portfolio of sweeteners is claimed to help customers deliver “great tasting products,” whether they are taking out sugar or doing so for clean label purposes. Cargill recently introduced their EverSweet stevia extract formulation to the market. “Cargill has set a new benchmark for sweetness without calories with our EverSweet sweetener,” says Andrew Ohmes, Global Stevia Business Leader for Cargill. “Our goal has always been to address our customers’ needs to make lower-calorie products that taste great and are affordable to all.” The EverSweet sweetener is claimed to deliver the best of the same sweetness in the stevia leaf. The next-generation sweetener is promoted on the grounds of taste with up to 100 percent sugar replacement possible.

“Partner for sustainable growth” was the cornerstone of Cargill’s presence at Food Ingredients Europe 2017 stand. The focal point of Cargill’s stand was an inviting “Market Plaza” where food manufacturers could interact with dedicated specialists and discover how Cargill helps fuel sustainable business growth, with various concepts on display in different application areas. Cargill targets trends that include label-friendliness, sodium and calorie reduction, cost optimization, specialized nutrition and plant-based alternatives.

30 Oct 2018 --- Cargill recently revealed plans to invest US$150 million in constructing an HM pectin production facility in Brazil. The proposed project is part of a comprehensive plan to strengthen Cargill’s full pectin footprint, including improvements to its existing three plants in Europe (Germany, France and Italy) and adding a new plant in Brazil to take advantage of local resources.

22 Jun 2018 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on the demand for traceability & sustainability. What is driving the demand for clearer labels and what role can suppliers play?

30 Nov 2017 --- For decades, Europe’s sweetener market has been dictated by the European sugar regime. This limits the production of glucose-fructose syrup (GFS) to 720,000 tons, equivalent to 5 percent of beet sugar production. In addition, while Europe protected itself from imports from non-EU countries, it was faced with a WTO export limit of 1.4 million tons of sugar.

08 Feb 2017 --- A look at trends across four key themes: Healthy, Sustainable & Clean, Premium and Indulgent.

23 Jun 2015 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on the implementation of traceability and sustainability. What is driving the demand for clearer labels and greater transparency and what role can ingredients suppliers play?

Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers business is developing sustainable ingredients made from renewable sources. Cargill currently processes value-added ingredients dedicated to four major markets: food & beverage, papermaking & corrugating, pharma and animal nutrition industries. Cargill recently revealed plans to invest US$150 million in constructing a new pectin production facility in Brazil. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Julian Chase, President of Cargill Starches, Sweeteners and Texturizers, who discussed the recent investments for pectin in Brazil and the company's starch portfolios. 

For decades, Europe’s sweetener market has been dictated by the European sugar regime, which limits the production of glucose-fructose syrup (isoglucose) to 720,000 tons, equivalent to 5 percent of beet sugar production. In addition, while Europe protected itself from imports from non-EU countries, it was faced with a World Trade Organization limit for exports of 1.4 million tons of sugar.Now that the European sugar regime has come to an end from October 1 this year, the picture is changing. Cargill believes this is a change with a positive impact on farmers, the industry and the consumers as well as for a sustainable, European footprint.FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Alain Dufait, Managing Director of Starches & Sweeteners for Europe at Cargill about the ending of the sugar regime.

The wave of big mergers across the agrochemical industry could cause turmoil within the companies involved and give smaller rivals a competitive advantage, according to the finance chief at Chr. Hansen. Other companies mentioned are Olam International, Cargill, Syngenta and Mondelez International. 

Cargill, a passionate supporter of genetically modified crops, is to sell its first food ingredients which have been verified that they do not contain GMO's. One of the world's biggest food suppliers has made the move amid a landscape in which food makers and the public are wanting Cargill and other suppliers to provide GMO-free ingredients. The three ingredients carrying the non-GMO seal of approval are cane sugar, high oleic sunflower oil and erythritol.

The merger between Dow Chemical and DuPont is being investigated by EU regulators over whether it will limit competition for supplies that are crucial to Europe’s farmers. The probe could impact a series of megamergers taking place in the agrochemicals industry. Other companies mentioned are Cargill, Olam and Symrise. 

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