PepsiCo and Cargill Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Regenerative Agriculture

PepsiCo and Cargill have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing regenerative agriculture.

The partnership focuses on strengthening their shared corn supply chain in Iowa, where Cargill sources corn from local farmers for use in PepsiCo products.

Together, the companies aim to enhance agricultural resilience, support farming communities in adopting regenerative practices, and scale sustainable agriculture across the supply chain.

This initiative also supports both companies' ambitious goals of advancing regenerative agriculture on 10 million acres by 2030—globally for PepsiCo and across North America for Cargill...

Cargill to Invest $90 Million in Fort Morgan Beef Plant in Colorado

Cargill will invest nearly $90 million in automation and advanced technologies at its Fort Morgan beef processing facility in Colorado. The investments comes as part of its Factory of the Future initiative.

This effort aims to improve operational efficiency, increase yield, and enhance safety and inclusivity for employees. Since 2021, Cargill has already invested nearly $24 million in technology upgrades at the Fort Morgan site.

A key innovation being introduced is CarVe, Cargill’s proprietary, patent-pending computer vision...

Cargill Seeks Full Ownership of Australian Beef Producer Teys

Australian Teys Investments and Cargill have announced on Thursday, Cargill, via a subsidiary, has agreed to increase its stake in Teys to 100%. This includes Teys Australia and Teys USA.

Teys is specialized in Australian beef to both the national and international market. Cargill has already held stake on Teys for the past 14 years, Teys said.

“The Teys family is immensely proud to have grown our business into a premier provider of beef to our customers and Australian families. Cargill has been instrumental in our transformation...

Cargill Forecasts a Sizzling Start to Summer Grilling this Memorial Day

As millions of Americans mark the start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, Cargill is forecasting a strong demand for protein as grills fire up across the country. The company expects that many consumers will prioritize affordability without sacrificing taste by seeking out staples like ground beef, chicken and hot dogs.

Nearly 9 of 10 consumers say they’re ready to grill this summer, with approximately half of them planning to do so weekly. Beef (79%) and poultry (64%) remain the top choices for the grill...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Pork Carnitas Products 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert on behalf of Cargill Meat Solutions.

The alert follows a routine inspection that revealed equipment damage, raising concerns that pork carnitas products may be contaminated with metal fragments.

The potentially affected items were produced between April 1 and April 2, 2025, bear establishment number “EST. 46049” within the USDA mark of inspection, and were distributed to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.

These products are sold in 16-ounce...

Cargill Acquires Two Feed Mills in Denver and Kansas City from Compana Pet Brands

Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health has acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands – one in Denver, Colorado, and the other in Kansas City, Kansas. With the addition of the two facilities, Cargill will be expanding its production and distribution capabilities in the western and central regions of the US, the company has announced.   

Through the Denver mill acquisition, Cargill will welcome over 35 employees. The Denver mill has dedicated packing lines, allowing for growth with ag retail customers who serve the backyard/hobby farmer and pet owner segments...