10-Jan-2012 - Daily consumption of pectin-containing foods may lower LDL cholesterol by as much as 10%, says a new study funded by Cargill, but the effects are dependent on the type of pectin used.
13-Oct-2010 - Cargill has reported a 68 percent surge in profits for the first quarter of 2011 to August 31, on the back of renewed volatility in global agricultural commodity markets, the company said.
18-Aug-2010 - The outlook for economic growth remains uncertain, Cargill said on Tuesday, as it reported a 22 percent drop in full-year earnings to $2.6bn, from $3.3bn a year earlier.
12-Aug-2010 - Cargill has introduced a new starch-based stabilizer for use in sports drinks as a possible replacement to gum arabic – an ingredient susceptible to supply and cost issues.
24-Jun-2010 - A new texture ingredient for baked goods can reduce fat content by up to 50 per cent, preserve taste and lower production costs, claims Cargill.
28-May-2010 - A sucromalt ingredient from Cargill has received Novel Foods approval in Europe, opening up the use of the sweetener in a range of food and beverage products in the bloc.
07-May-2010 - Cargill has denied allegations made by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) which claims that the company has destroyed rainforest for its palm oil plantations.
16-Apr-2010 - In the second part of this NutraIngredients focus on joint health, we analyse the elbow work going on in the supply channel.
26-Mar-2010 - Replacing modified starch with hydrocolloids like xanthan gum can enhance the textural and stability of white sauces used in ready meals, says a new study from Belgium.
08-Mar-2010 - Common hydrocolloids like pectin may inhibit the formation of acrylamide in French fries by up to 60 per cent, according to new research from China.
11-Dec-2009 - Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire the edible fats and oils business of Goodman Fielder in Australia and New Zealand, which it says will aid efficient future growth in the region.
19-Aug-2009 - Cargill has reported a huge drop in earnings during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to a year earlier, but said that it had entered the economic downturn with several effective strategies in place.