Cargill is a privately held global food, agriculture, nutrition, and industrial company headquartered in Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1865, it operates in more than 70 countries with businesses spanning crop origination, oilseed processing, grain and oilseeds trading, and ingredients manufacturing.
For the chemical industry, Cargill supplies bioindustrial products and feedstocks derived from plant-based raw materials. Its portfolio includes industrial starches and sweeteners, dextrose and sorbitol, vegetable oils and derivatives, industrial ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels, and specialty biobased additives used in applications such as adhesives, lubricants, coatings, paper, personal care, plastics, and construction materials. The company’s manufacturing capabilities include corn wet milling, fermentation, and oilseed crushing and refining, supporting customers seeking renewable and lower-carbon alternatives to petrochemical inputs.
Cargill is also a co-owner of NatureWorks, a producer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers used in packaging, fibers, and industrial products. The company maintains a global production footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, serving both commodity and specialty chemical value chains.
Also known as Cargill Inc..
chemXplore tracks 8 projects involving Cargill.
Cargill's role on them: Owner and Investor / Financier.
Exclusive distribution expands Mexican personal-care lineup with nature-derived ingredients for skin, hair, color and oral formulations, plus improved supply reliability and formulation support.
Reinforces integrated petrochemical core, starts ethane imports in 2029, shifts toward higher‑value Specialty and Green & Bio, and expands Map Ta Phut as a regional hub.
Acquisition secures a Midwest source of sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda; staff retained and a $70M Arizona plant is under development.
Closing expected Q2 2026; facility uses membrane technology to make sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda; current staff will remain.
The new plant in Ghent converts waste oils into biodiesel for maritime and trucking sectors, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the circular economy with advanced waste-processing technology.
The new plant will process diverse waste feedstocks into biodiesel, supporting renewable energy goals and creating 80 jobs. It aligns with the EU's RED II directive and promotes a circular economy.
The new plant in Barby, Germany, will produce ethanol for beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Technip will handle engineering, procurement, construction, and assist with start-up and testing.
The new plant in Barby will produce premium ethanol for the beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, using locally grown wheat and advanced technology. Operational by autumn 2015.
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