Cargill Incorporated Private Company Research Report Thursday, September 30, 2021

Cargill Incorporated

Fig 1: Company Summary In this Report:

PermID 4296555324 Highlights: Page Employees About 155,000 Company Summary 1 Fiscal Year End 31 May 2018 Activities 1

Website http://www.cargill.com Ranking 1

Industry Consumer Non-Cyclicals Acquisitions 2 Address PO Box 9300 Minneapolis, MN 55440-9300 United States Board and Management 3 Founded 1865 News (Past 12 months) 7 Links to Social Media Patents 34 accounts: Index 35 Fig 2: Activities Note also: Section Headers and Figures are mapped as Bookmarks in the PDF Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial menu (left, top) products and services to the world. Together with farmers, BuySellSignals Private Company Research Report customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and nearly 150 years of PC Reports provide detailed information on businesses experience. We have 153,000 employees in 67 countries who which are not traded on public exchanges. are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, Currently, we cover about 65,000 Private Companies from reducing environmental impact and improving the 34 countries. We are steadily building up our cover. The communities where we live and work. articles vary in response to the data available. Triggers are broadly the companies’ own Releases, which we Fig 3: Ranking supplement with our research on its corporate profile, including its activities, ID and contacts, its Financials (where Cargill Incorporated was ranked 1 in the Forbes list of Top 216 disclosed), its recent previous releases over a trailing period American Private Companies by Total Revenues in 2016. (dependent upon the number) and its top management. For any enquiries, please email: [email protected]

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Fig 4: Cargill Incorporated Acquisitions

Acquisition Date Acquired Amount Aug 2017 Animal Feed Business, States Cooperative, Inc. Jun 2017 Pollos Bucanero Jun 2016 Five Star Custom Foods Apr 2016 Nature Wax Dec 2015 Format International Limited Aug 2015 EWOS AS $1.5B May 2015 Zamanita Ltd Sep 2014 Global Chocolate Business, Archer Daniels Midland $440M May 2014 Turyag Gida San. ve Tic. A.S. $100M Feb 2014 Pet Carousel Feb 2014 Olive Oil Business, Dalmia Continental Pvt. Ltd. Aug 2013 Joe White Maltings Pty. Ltd. Jul 2013 Siamakme Aquatic Feeds Co., Ltd. Nov 2011 Provimi $2.1B Jun 2011 Corporacion Pipasa Apr 2011 Royal Nedalco's Alcohol Business, Royal Cosun Mar 2011 Sweekar, Marico Ltd. $1.3M Nov 2010 Rath Brand, Agro Tech Foods Ltd. Sep 2010 Tomato Products Business, Unilever $342.9M

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Fig 5: Top Management

David W. MacLennan CEO & President & Chairman

David MacLennan is chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill, responsible for setting the company's strategic direction, investing for growth and delivering strong earnings. He leads the company's Executive Team. MacLennan was elected to the Cargill Board of Directors in 2008. He had previously served as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. After joining Cargill in 1991, MacLennan established broad Cargill expertise, holding management positions across the financial, risk management, energy, and animal protein businesses, working from London, Geneva and now, Minneapolis. Prior to joining Cargill, he worked in the futures and securities trading sector in Chicago, and later served as president of Fixed Income Capital Markets at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray in Minneapolis. He holds a bachelor's degree in English from Amherst College and an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago. David Dines CFO When Cargill named a new Chief Financial Officer in 2018, it looked to a familiar face. With a career spanning 26 years at Cargill, David Dines has a deep understanding of the company's diverse businesses and a track record of leading through change. He has served on Cargill's Executive Team since 2015. Prior to becoming CFO, David oversaw Cargill Metals & Shipping and Cargill Risk Management (CRM). Helping build CRM into a $50 million business that employs 160 people is one of his proudest career achievements. Prior to joining Cargill, David was a vice president at Bankers Trust Company where he spent nine years. A supporter of his local community, David sits on the boards of Greater MSP, an organization focused on economic development, and the Guthrie Theater, a nationally recognized regional theater in Minneapolis. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities and on the Simpson Housing Services Board of Directors. A native of Denver, Colorado, David holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Colorado College. He currently resides in Minnesota with his wife. His personal passions include golf, woodworking and downhill skiing. Emery N. Koenig Vice Chairman Mr. Emery N. Koenig served as Chief Risk Officer of Cargill, Incorporated since June 2011 and served as its Vice Chairman. Mr. Koenig serves as Treasurer of American Public Media Group. He joined Cargill in 1978, and has worked in a variety of commodity trading and risk management roles in the US and Switzerland. Mr. Koenig has been a Member of the Corporate Leadership Team of Cargill since December 2009 respectively. He served as a Senior Vice President at Cargill, Incorporated since June 2010 and served as its Executive Vice President since June 2011. He has also served as Leader of the Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain Platform since April 2006, Leader of the Cargill Energy, Transportation and Industrial Platform since June 2007. Mr. Koenig served as Corporate Vice President at Cargill from June 2007 to May 2010 and as Business Unit Leader for Cargill's World Trading Unit from 1999 to April 2006. He serves as the Chairman of Black River Asset Management LLC. Mr. Koenig has been a Director of The Mosaic Company since October 7, 2010. He serves as a Director of Cargill International S.A and Cargill, Incorporated. He has been Trustee of American Public Media Group since 2010. He serves as a Trustee of Minnesota Public Radio Inc. Mr. Koenig holds a Business Management Degree from the University of North Dakota.

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Paul D. Conway Vice Chairman Mr. Paul D. Conway serves as Corporate Vice President at Cargill SA/NV. Mr. Conway served as Executive Vice President of Cargill's European food processing businesses in 1997. Throughout the 1990s he worked in the European processing businesses at Cargill. He served as Cargill's President and Regional Director in Asia from 2006 to 2009, and served as a Cargill Senior Vice President and member of its Corporate Leadership Team in 2006. He has been Vice Chairman at Cargill, Incorporated since June 2011. Mr. Conway serves as the Vice Chairman of Cargill Investments (China) Ltd., Cargill Kft. and Cargill Limited. He has been a Director of Cargill Limited, Cargill Kft. and Cargill, Incorporated since 2008. He has been a Non-Executive Member of Supervisory Board at Tetra Laval International S.A. since 2014. He serves as Director of US-China Business Council and U.S.-India Business Council. Mr. Conway joined Cargill from law school in 1979 and held a number of merchandising roles in the United Kingdom, United States and Switzerland and served as a Division Head of UK corn processing since 1989. Mr. Conway holds degrees from the University of Bristol's School of Law and the Inns of Court School of Law. Marcel Smits Head - Corporate Strategy & Chairman - Asia Pacific Marcel Smits' career has propelled him around the globe and into a newly created role as Chairman of Cargill's Asia Pacific region and Head of Corporate Strategy. Drawing on his extensive international experience, Marcel provides strategic leadership globally, and focuses on significant business opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. He also oversees Cargill's Financial businesses and the Asian Metals Trading business. A member of the Executive Team since 2013, Marcel was Cargill's Chief Financial Officer until assuming his current role in late 2018. He has also served as Cargill's Chief Compliance Officer and as a member of Cargill's Board of Directors. A native of the Netherlands, Marcel is recognized as a change-driver who challenges the status quo to help modernize Cargill's operations, improve its financial performance and speed its growth. Prior to joining Cargill, he was CEO and CFO of Sara Lee, and CFO for KPN and Vendex KBB in the Netherlands. Earlier in his career, he held a variety of financial management positions at Unilever in Europe, Latin America and Asia. He holds an MBA and a Master's degree in Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam and is a Certified Public Accountant (NIVRA). Married with three teenage sons, Marcel is a passionate advocate for youth both within and outside Cargill. He currently serves as the Executive Sponsor of LEARN, a one-year transition program that provide training and education for individuals with disabilities, and is on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest. William A. Buckner Senior Vice President Mr. William A. Buckner, also known as Bill, serves as Senior Vice President of Cargill Kft. Mr. Buckner joined Cargill in 1987. He served as Corporate Vice President of Cargill SA/NV since January 2000. He moved to High River, Alberta, Canada in 1988, to oversee the construction of a beef processing plant and served until 1994 as general manager. Today, the Cargill Foods plant in High River is the largest beef packing facility in Canada. He served as a Senior Vice President at Cargill, Incorporated until February 2015. He served as Senior Vice President at Cargill Limited. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Wichita and Corporate Vice President of Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation. He served as the President at Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation since April 1998. He serves as a Director of Teys Australia Pty. Ltd. He serves as a board member of two joint ventures - Precept Foods and DOS - Standard Meat Company. He served as Director of MetaMorphix Inc. from September 2003 to October 24, 2006. He is a Board Member and served as the chairman of the American Meat Institute. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Twin Cities United Way and the National Association of Manufacturers. In 2004, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Livestock Conference. Mr. Buckner holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from McMaster University.

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Todd B. Hall Senior Vice President Mr. Todd B. Hall serves as Senior Vice President of Cargill, Incorporated. Mr. Hall served as Platform Leader and Corporate Vice President at Cargill, Incorporated. Mr. Hall joined Cargill in 1982 and held general management positions with the animal nutrition businesses until 1998. At that time, he joined the animal nutrition leadership team and worked with businesses in Southeast Asia, Europe and the U.S. In 2001, he oversaw Cargill's acquisition of Agribrands International, which was Cargill's largest acquisition at the time. Mr. Hall was appointed president of Cargill's animal nutrition business in 2004. In 2008, he took on a broader role, leading its poultry operations in Central America, China, Europe, Thailand and the U.S. He has been an Independent Director of Cargill, Incorporated since January 1, 2016. Anna Richo Corporate Secretary & General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Anna Richo is Cargill's General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary. With a law career spanning more than 30 years, Anna is used to wearing multiple hats. She has extensive experience in compliance and business ethics, intellectual property and corporate litigation. She joined Cargill in 2019. Anna knew by the age of eight she wanted to be a lawyer and she never wavered. Her knack for storytelling has served her well inside and outside the courtroom. Before joining Cargill, Anna was executive vice president and general counsel at UCB, a biopharmaceutical company based in Belgium, where she resided for many years. She also served as senior vice president and chief compliance officer at Amgen, a global biotechnology firm, and as chief litigation counsel, associate general counsel and vice president of law at Baxter Healthcare. Her broad international experience extends throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia and has served to strengthen her commitment to championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. A native New Yorker, Anna holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and a J.D. degree from the College of Law at DePaul University. She and her husband have two adult children and reside in Minnesota. Anna is passionate about mentoring others in all types of careers and from all walks of life. In her free time, you can find her at the stables supporting her husband's equestrian riding and relishing the serenity that horses emanate. Myriam Beatove Chief Human Resources Officer Myriam Beatove was named chief human resources officer of Cargill in June 2020. As CHRO, Myriam is passionate about providing an inclusive and purpose-driven environment for Cargill's 160,000 employees, ultimately helping them to learn more, achieve more and accelerate Cargill's growth. That's HR's vision and part of her personal credo. With extensive experience in finance and strategy roles, Myriam discovered her passion for HR during work on a worldwide merger and integration project. She saw that HR was at the center of putting that new company together, realizing that you can have the best vision, but without great people, you won't achieve it. Since joining Cargill in 2009, Myriam has held a variety of leadership roles, most recently serving as vice president of Total Rewards. Known for her ability to combine a compelling vision and courage with high-performing teams, she has successfully led transformations of the human resources function and the company's human capital strategy. She also served on the team that led the start-up of Cargill's global shared services network, including the design of the HR process, data and technology strategy. As CHRO, Myriam is also part of various governance bodies, including the HR Committee of the Cargill Board of Directors, Cargill's People Team and Cargill's Pension Investment Committee. Myriam began her career working in finance at Accenture. She later joined ABInbev, where she held positions in internal audit and control, and served as financial director. Following the merger of Interbrew and AmBev, she moved into corporate strategy, and later led human resources for the company's headquarters, as well as total rewards and organization effectiveness for the entire company. Myriam holds a Master's degree in Business Engineering from HEC Management School, University of Liege, Belgium. A life-long learner, she has also earned executive certificates in leadership, strategy and HR, from a range of institutions including Insead, Wharton and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Myriam and her husband relocated to Minnesota from Belgium in September 2019. They have two children, who are both currently in college.

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Brian Sikes Chief Risk Officer Brian Sikes is Cargill's Chief Risk Officer and leads Cargill's global protein and salt businesses. Operating in 17 countries with more than 60,000 employees, he applies nearly three decades of experience managing complex supply chains. Brian is focused on a global challenge: feeding an additional two billion people by 2050. To advance this aim, he drives strategic disruption and delivers products for today's customers and the next generation of global consumers. Brian began his career with Cargill in 1991 and joined the executive team in 2018. Most recently, he led the transformation of the North American protein business, which has delivered strong financial results and expanded offerings in line with shifting demand for value-added protein, sustainable supply chains and alternative proteins. Brian has proven experience leading operations, commercial teams and talent management. He has worked across Cargill's protein business, serving as the president of Cargill's foodservice team and overseeing Cargill's protein business in North America and Europe. He also led global talent management for the company. Brian is known in the industry for developing deep bench depth of leaders and mentoring people with unconventional career paths.  Brian holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture economics from Texas Tech University. He and his wife live in Wichita, Kansas and have four children and two grandchildren. His passion for mentoring extends beyond his work day. Brian is a volunteer and board member for Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters. He has also served on the boards of the Wichita Children's Home and The Greater Wichita Partnership. Julian Chase Chief Transformation Officer Julian Chase is Cargill's first-ever chief transformation officer. A role created in 2018, Julian is responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement as the 153-year-old company works to integrate and transform itself to meet the changing dynamics of the marketplace. With more than 25 years of operations, supply chain, product line and P&L management expertise with Cargill, Julian was a natural choice to lead the company's transformation efforts. He has successfully led both commercial and functional areas within Cargill, most recently leading the global Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers group with operations across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa. Julian, who loves his guitar, squash and photography, started his Cargill career as an intern at the Tilbury corn milling facility in England when he was only 20. Since then, he has worked extensively in the U.S. and Europe, as well as in several global roles, including four years leading the Global Strategic Sourcing function for Cargill. Julian holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Surrey and an MBA from Cranfield, both in the UK. Julian resides in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with his wife and two teenage daughters. Ruth Kimmelshue Chief Sustainability Officer Ruth Kimmelshue leads the company's integrated supply chain, research and development, and sustainability practices. She also oversees Cargill's communications, brand and corporate responsibility functions. During her 20 years at Cargill, Ruth has served in numerous leadership roles across the company's varied businesses, including protein and salt, turkey and cooked meats, and agriculture supply chain. She began her career at Continental Grain, holding roles in the United States and Europe, spanning merchandising and trading, facilities and general management, economic analysis, and marketing and sales. Continental Grain's merchandising business was acquired by Cargill in 1999. Ruth grew up on an almond and bean farm in Northern California and channels her passion for agriculture through her work at Cargill and by serving on the board of the Agriculture Future of America. She also serves as an executive committee member of the National Association of Manufacturers and is on the board of H.B. Fuller Company. Ruth holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and a master's degree in agricultural economics from Stanford University. She resides in Minnesota with her husband and three children.

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News (Past 12 months)

Fig 6: Press Releases: 2021

September 2021:

September 27: Cargill to acquire Arkema's epoxides business MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 27, 2021) - As demand for bio-based industrial solutions continues to grow, Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Arkema's epoxides business which includes a facility located in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. After closing, the investment will give Cargill end-to-end production capabilities in bio-based plasticizers and polyols and enable the company to better serve its industrial customers with nature-derived alternatives to traditional petroleum-based additives.

"Industrial customers are increasingly searching for solutions made without petrochemicals, especially in consumer applications where potential concerns around toxicity and sustainability continue to grow," said Kurtis Miller, managing director in Cargill's bioindustrial business. "Adding this capability will allow us to innovate across the polyol value chain, transforming our vegetable oil into highly functional compounds that bring benefits like flexibility, durability and heat stability to a wide range of industrial products."

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September 08: Cargill expands global pectin footprint with opening of $150 million processing facility in Brazil MINNEAPOLIS (September 8, 2021) - Cargill today announced the opening of its new, cutting-edge pectin production facility, located in Bebedouro, Brazil. The plant, which represents a $150 million investment, significantly expands the company's ability to meet growing global demand for the label-friendly texturizing ingredient.

Built in the heart of Brazil's citrus-growing region, the new plant's proximity to citrus fields ensures an abundant supply of fresh fruit peels, the raw material required for premium pectin production. It will produce a full range of Cargill's HM pectins, significantly increasing the company's pectin supply and expanding production presence to two continents - South America and Europe.

"Demand for pectin is at an all-time high, fueled by global trends around sugar reduction and label-friendly formulation, as well as the popularity of fruit-flavored dairy drinks," said Laerte Moraes, Managing director for Cargill's starches, sweeteners and texturizers business in South America. "Adding a fourth pectin production facility to our supply network further secures our position as a reliable supplier of this sought-after ingredient."

The Brazil plant opening culminates a three-year plan to expand Cargill's global pectin production, which also included improvements to its existing pectin facilities in France, Germany and Italy. With the combined added capacity, Cargill is now the world's second largest pectin producer.

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August 2021:

August 24: Cargill to acquire Aalst, leading Asian chocolate supplier Investment expands Cargill's Asia-Pacific cocoa & chocolate offerings in a move to better serve industrial and foodservice customers.

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Singapore, SINGAPORE (August 24, 2021) - Responding to an Asian marketplace sweet on chocolate products, Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Aalst Chocolate Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based world-class chocolate manufacturer. Pending regulatory approval and closing conditions, the acquisition will significantly expand Cargill's Asia-Pacific footprint, adding chocolate to its existing portfolio of cocoa products, already sold throughout the region.

"The rapidly growing Asian marketplace is increasingly wielding its influence around the globe, sparking inspiration and driving international trends," said Francesca Kleemans, managing director for Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate Asia-Pacific. "Joining with Aalst strengthens our position in this critical region, enabling us to become the supplier-of-choice for industrial and foodservice customers. With an expanded selection of value-added and specialty chocolate products and deep technical expertise, together we can accelerate innovation, better helping customers create products that continue to surprise and delight."

Aalst's large customer base spans more than 50 countries, exporting to industrial, retail and foodservice clients in key markets such as India, China, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Korea and Japan. Its comprehensive portfolio features six distinct brands, with offerings that include both bake-stable and artisan chocolates and compounds, in addition to a range of premium retail chocolate products and luxury pralines.

By partnering together, the two companies will leverage their collective strengths, bringing customers increased security of a reliable supply of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, better product sensory experience with their combined R&D competencies, and through the Cargill Cocoa Promise, access to a robust sourcing network that aims to ensure a thriving cocoa sector for generations to come. For more details click here.

August 13: Cargill partners with vertical farming leader AeroFarms in first-of-its-kind research focused on cocoa production MINNEAPOLIS and NEWARK, N.J. (August 13, 2021) - As part of ongoing efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable cocoa sector, Cargill has entered a multi-year research agreement with vertical farming pioneer and leader AeroFarms aimed at improving cocoa bean yields and developing more climate-resilient farming practices.

"Environmental challenges and growing demand for cocoa products are placing increased pressure on the global cocoa supply chain," said Niels Boetje, managing director Cargill Cocoa Europe. "Through partnerships with research institutes, universities and innovative companies like AeroFarms, we are collaborating across sectors in bold experiments to bring greater productivity and resiliency to traditional cocoa farming operations. We look forward to sharing our findings with the farmer cooperatives in our cocoa supply chain to help ensure a thriving cocoa sector for generations to come."

This latest research collaboration brings together AeroFarms' expertise in controlled environment agriculture, with Cargill's extensive knowledge of cocoa agronomy and production practices. Together, the two organizations will experiment with different indoor growing technologies including aeroponics and hydroponics, light, carbon dioxide, irrigation, nutrition, plant space and pruning to identify the optimal conditions for cocoa tree growth.

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August 09: Cargill and Continental Grain Company to Acquire Sanderson Farms for $203 per Share in Cash and Create a Leading U.S. Poultry Company All-cash transaction delivers significant and certain value to Sanderson Farms stockholders at a 30.3% premium to the June 18, 2021 unaffected share price, a 22.8% premium to the 30-day VWAP as of June 18, 2021, and 15.2% premium to the all-time high share price as of June 18, 2021

Transaction brings together two complementary U.S. poultry operators, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, under the joint ownership and control of two premier food and agribusiness companies with deep roots in U.S. agriculture

Wayne Farms CEO Clint Rivers to lead the combined business

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June 2021:

June 10: Cargill and Rana Gruber extends partnership until 2030 to continue help customers meet decarbonization targets with high quality products Cargill's metals business and Rana Gruber, a leading Norwegian mineral producer, announced today that they have signed a binding agreement to extend the existing contract between the two companies, currently running through to 2025, further to 2030, concerning the exclusive off-taking and marketing of Rana Gruber's hematite concentrate. This move will allow the two companies to continue help customers worldwide meet their critical decarbonization targets with high quality iron and ore products.

Today's announcement is a testament to the mutual recognition of the values of the strategic collaboration and excellent working relationship between the two companies. The strengthened partnership allows the two parties to work collaboratively while giving full play to each party's advantages on a number of long-term initiatives to provide value-added solutions to help the industry navigate the challenges of decarbonization. Rana Gruber's hematite concentrate is a high-grade iron ore product that allows steels mills to significantly reduce the CO2 emission per tonne of steel produced. Rana Gruber's total iron ore production capacity amounts to 1.8 million tonne per annum. Hematite concentrate is the company's major product, constituting more than 90 per cent of the production. As a strategic partner, Cargill's metals business provides to Rana Gruber not only solutions ranging from technical marketing to cost effective risk management, but more importantly, its global network and local footprints, unique industry insight along the global ferrous supply chain. All these enables Rana Gruber to focus on what they do best - their core business, mining and the R&D to increase its hematite grade from 62 to 65 per cent.

"This agreement proves our strong commitment to a long-term approach to iron ore production. For more details click here.

May 2021:

May 04: Cargill acquires Leman Decoration Group, expanding its gourmet chocolate offerings SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS (May 4, 2021) - Cargill has acquired Leman Decoration Group, a leading supplier of cake decorations across the bakery sector, including the artisanal, small industrial and home-baking segments, and foodservice. The acquisition significantly broadens Cargill's offerings in the decorations space, enabling the company's cocoa and chocolate business to better serve gourmet customers in Europe and around the world. Customers will benefit from increased intimacy and high speed to market with complementary decoration technology, enhanced production capabilities and a wide-ranging product portfolio.

"By adding Leman Decoration Group to the Cargill family, we're able to support our gourmet and industrial customers at every step of their journey - from concept to finished product," said Inge Demeyere, managing director Cargill Chocolate Europe. "Our dedicated Gourmet business will be a true one-stop-shop for all their chocolate needs, inclusions, decorations, couverture chocolate and now also, an extensive range of special decorations, all backed by a unique platform for sound customer service, including extensive R&D and printing capabilities, and the combined expertise and resources of two world-class organizations."

Known for its wide and creative product range, Leman Decoration Group's portfolio spans cake decorations, chocolate printings, sugar-based decorations and wafers. The family-owned business has cultivated customers across 55 countries by combining its strength for product innovation with a vertically integrated, end-to-end supply chain, offering a unique platform for unparalleled customer service. This approach aligns with Cargill's goal of providing end-to-end, 'bean-to decorations gourmet solutions.

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"Cargill's deep chocolate production expertise and established global cocoa and chocolate supply compliments our long- standing commitment to our gourmet customers," said Didier Leman, owner of Leman Decoration Group, "By joining with Cargill, we can build on our nearly six-decade legacy in the decoration space and leverage the collective strengths of our complementary operations to better serve the full-spectrum of our clients' need today and for years to come." For more details click here.

April 2021:

April 20: Renewable diesel production expanding thanks to Love's and Cargill joint venture HASTINGS, NEBRASKA, April 20, 2021 - The Love's Family of Companies, Cargill and their affiliates have entered into a unique 50/50 joint venture to produce and market renewable diesel - a green fuel experiencing strong, rising demand. The joint venture is called Heartwell Renewables and will result in the construction of a new production plant and more than 50 jobs in Hastings, Nebraska. The plant will have the ability to produce approximately 80 million gallons annually of renewable diesel.

As part of the joint venture, Cargill will provide feedstock in the form of tallow, a rendered animal fat co-product following protein processing. Once the diesel is produced, Musket, the commodity trading and logistics arm of the Love's Family of Companies, will transport and market the product in the United States. Heartwell Renewables will be the only entity of its kind to both produce and market renewable diesel all the way to the retail pump.

"Heartwell Renewables expands the commitment from the Love's Family of Companies to reduce carbon emissions," said JP Fjeld-Hansen, vice president of Musket and Trillium, two Houston-based members of the Love's Family of Companies. "When considering the environmental benefits and performance enhancements of renewable diesel, the creation of Heartwell Renewables is a long-term win for not only the companies involved, but also for consumers and the environment."

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April 20: Cargill: Renewable diesel production expanding thanks to Love's and Cargill joint venture HASTINGS, NEBRASKA, April 20, 2021 - The Love's Family of Companies, Cargill and their affiliates have entered into a unique 50/50 joint venture to produce and market renewable diesel - a green fuel experiencing strong, rising demand. The joint venture is called Heartwell Renewables and will result in the construction of a new production plant and more than 50 jobs in Hastings, Nebraska. The plant will have the ability to produce approximately 80 million gallons annually of renewable diesel.

Heartwell Renewables logo on white background The production process makes renewable diesel chemically identical to petroleum diesel with significant improvements in environmental performance due to its drop in carbon intensity and emissions. Renewable diesel also has a faster combustion speed, which brings more power to an engine and has been shown to lead to lower vehicle maintenance.

"At Cargill, we believe agriculture can be part of the solution to some of the world's toughest challenges," said John Niemann, Cargill's North American lead for protein ingredients and international. For more details click here.

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April 12: USAID launches Cargill, Ausvet, Heifer International and IPC consortium to combat threat of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance to human and animal health WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2021) The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has tapped a consortium led by Cargill and including Ausvet, Heifer International, and the International Poultry Council (IPC) to improve livestock management and combat the threat of zoonotic diseases to both human and animal health. The five-year, $33 million Transformational Strategies for Farm Output Risk Mitigation (TRANSFORM) consortium will harness innovation to sustainably improve animal health, strengthen animal agriculture production systems in Asia and Africa and enhance global health security.

As a farm-based initiative, TRANSFORM will prioritize efforts to significantly decrease the risks of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and zoonoses, diseases spread from animals to humans such as foodborne pathogens, anthrax and Avian and swine influenza. The group will also consider transboundary animal diseases (TADs,) such as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever. Scientists estimate that more than three out of five known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals, and 75% of new or emerging infectious diseases in people come from animals. Smallholder farmers around the world are particularly vulnerable to transboundary animal diseases, with livestock representing their main source of food and income, and access to veterinary services often limited.

Together, Cargill, Ausvet, Heifer International and the IPC will increase the capacity of government, agribusinesses, and farmers to prevent and, if needed, identify and quickly respond to these threats to human health. By working through animal agriculture markets and supply chains and showing how c