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Collaboration Drives Transformative Research & Development

How does Cargill do meaningful work with a global impact? We have a team of professionals like you who collaborate on cutting-edge scientific research and development. Their work is innovative, customer-driven and purpose-driven.

Collectively, we share a desire to nourish the world safely, responsibly and sustainably – because there’s always more to be done in areas such as bioindustrial renewable materials and food & feed ingredients on a mass scale. We’re always thinking about the future, pushing to innovate and develop the next big breakthrough. Regardless of your scientific background, there is a place for you at Cargill doing meaningful work with global impact.

Big innovation

Cargill was honored as the food & beverage organizations winner for the 2023 BIG Innovation Awards. This award recognizes organizations, products and people who bring new ideas to life that change the way we experience the world.

At The Bench

What innovations are we creating right now in R&D? Here are a few of our recent projects.

  • Discovering Alternative Protein

    Our teams are developing new ways to emulate the taste and texture of animal protein using plant-based and fermentation-derived techniques both individually and in combination.

  • Expanding Fermentation capabilities

    We’re hard at work developing new and more efficient techniques that are revolutionizing the process of fermentation from innovation to implementation.

  • Developing New Bioindustrials

    We’re selecting, modifying and reacting various nature-based chemistries to help customers increase performance and lower costs – in a responsible, sustainable manner.

Science Fuels Innovation

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Diversity,
Equity
& Inclusion

Our inclusive culture helps us shape the future of the world.

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Life at
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