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.
