Cargill
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1865
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166 000
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Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. The company’s purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, Cargill connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Cargill combines its experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries.
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This workforce reduction is part of a strategic adjustment in response to decreased profits and changing market conditions.
Internal memo obtained by Reuters reveals Cargill’s plans to streamline into three divisions, citing missed earnings targets and tough market conditions.
Project targets development of advanced seed varieties and farming techniques for climate-resilient agriculture.
The strategic acquisition aims to enhance local and global market connections for CHS’s farmer-owners.
The company is featured on the Fortune list for a second consecutive year.
Cargill said that it has invested $78mn in efficiency and sustainability projects across its operations.
Companies collaborate with British start-up CCm Technologies to champion a regenerative agriculture initiative.
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