HarvestPlus and Cargill Launch NutriHarvest Project to Help Improve Global Food Security and Support Farmers

September 23, 2024 Cargill

NutriHarvest will help enhance the capacity of poultry farmers through the Hatching Hope initiative, which was launched in 2018 by Cargill with founding partner Heifer International. The project will provide training and support farmers, especially women, for adoption of better and more sustainable poultry farming practices to improve their household and drive local economic impact.

Smithfield Foods Completes Purchase of Dry Sausage Facility from Cargill

August 8, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

The transaction fuels Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, adding dry sausage production capacity of 50 million pounds per year. Production from the Nashville facility will support Smithfield’s existing portfolio of dry sausage brands including Margherita, Carando and Armour.

Smithfield Foods to Purchase Dry Sausage Facility from Cargill

June 12, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

The transaction will fuel Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, enhancing its ability to serve growing demand for high-quality pepperoni, deli, charcuterie and other dry sausage products. 

Central Valley Meat Strikes Deal to Acquire Fresno Cargill Plant

May 28, 2024 The Business Journal

Hanford-based Central Valley Meat Holding Co. has expanded once again with the announcement Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Cargill Meat Solutions beef processing plant in Fresno.

Ardent Mills Names Sheryl Wallace, Cargill U.S. Origination and Grain President, as new Chief Executive Officer

May 28, 2024 Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills announced that its board of directors has appointed Sheryl Wallace as its new chief executive officer, effective July 8. Sheryl, who has served on Ardent Mills’ board since 2020 and most recently serves as the president of U.S. origination and grain at Cargill, brings nearly 30 years of experience and a successful track record of leadership in business growth, strategy, commercial, trading and risk management in the food and agriculture industries.