Cargill is a family-owned company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Wayzata, MN. As the largest privately held company in North America, Cargill began its business with grain and has expanded to include a wide range of food ingredients, agriculture, energy trading, livestock, financial services and more. With more than 150 years of experience, Cargill has earned a reputation for providing high-quality, sustainable products to a variety of industries.
Gillco's Partnership with Cargill
The relationship between Gillco and Cargill began in 1999. Gillco offers a wide range of specialty items to food and beverage manufacturers nationwide, showcasing our commitment to quality and innovation.
Gillco is one of six of Cargill's distribution partners. In 2018, Cargill narrowed its distributor list from over 200 to just six. As one of Cargill's chosen distributors, we have become a key player in delivering their high-quality ingredients to manufacturers and producers across North America.
Cargill's Ingredient Offerings & Commitment to Sustainability
Cargill offers a diverse portfolio of high-quality ingredients suitable for various applications. Here are some of their key products:
Cocoa Powder, Chocolate & Coatings
Cargill's cocoa powder, including their renowned Gerkens® brand, is trusted worldwide for its consistent color and delicious taste. Gerkens® has been part of the Cargill family since 1986 and continues to innovate with new cocoa powders while supporting sustainable cocoa farming practices. Cargill's chocolate and coatings are ideal for confectionery, bakery, and dairy applications, providing quality and exceptional taste.
Cargill is committed to ensuring a thriving and sustainable cocoa sector for generations to come. The Cargill Cocoa Promise is their program aimed at enabling farmers and their communities to achieve better incomes and living standards while growing cocoa sustainably. By leveraging their global reach and experience, Cargill works with a vast network of partner organizations and stakeholders, including 200 local farmer organizations, NGOs, governments, and industry partners, to address social, economic, and environmental challenges in cocoa-growing communities.
Functional Sweeteners
Cargill's functional sweeteners, including stevia, erythritol and isomalt, are sugar reduction ingredient solutions that do not compromise taste. These functional sweetener solutions are ideal for beverages, confectionery, dairy, dairy alternatives, and snacks.
For over 20 years, Cargill has set higher standards for sustainable stevia production. Their Stevia Sustainability Agricultural Standard, along with the global FSA 3.0 Silver benchmark and third-party Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), demonstrates Cargill's commitment to sustainability in stevia production.
Lecithin
Cargill offers high-quality lecithin, which acts as an emulsifier, dispersant, and stabilizer in various food products. Lecithin is widely used in bakery, confectionery, dairy, and beverages to improve texture and shelf-life.
Lecithin is prepared by extracting and purifying phospholipids from naturally occurring products such as soybeans, eggs, sunflower, and canola seeds. This means it’s a plant-derived, label-friendly emulsifier. It helps to create and stabilize emulsions, both oil in water and water in oil, while improving texture, mouthfeel, and viscosity in a range of applications.
Tapioca Syrup
Cargill's tapioca syrup is a label-friendly alternative to corn syrup, offering clean taste and functionality. Tapioca syrup is used in confectionery, bakery, and beverages to provide sweetness and improve texture.
Cargill's non-GMO tapioca syrup offers a label-friendly, sustainable alternative to corn syrup. Sourced from cassava, a traditional root vegetable, Cargill's tapioca syrup is available in various carbohydrate profiles and Dextrose Equivalent (DE) levels, including Certified Organic lines.
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Oils and Shortenings
Cargill offers a broad range of edible oils and shortenings, providing optimal functionality and health benefits. These products are essential for frying, baking, and food processing applications, ensuring consistent performance and quality.
Starches
Cargill's starches, derived from corn, potato, and wheat, are versatile ingredients used in various applications. Their starches provide viscosity, binding, and film-forming properties, making them suitable for bakery, dairy, sauces, and more.
These starches undergo specific modifications to enhance their properties for various applications. These starches are used in food, adhesives, paper making, and more.
CITRIC ACID
Cargill's Citric Acid is an odorless food additive with a tart, acidic taste. Citric Acid primarily functions to provide tartness, modify sweetness, and enhance flavors. Additional functional benefits derived from citric acid are pH adjustment, buffer capacity, and sequestration of ions. By lowering pH, citric acid acts as a mild preservative.
Offerings:
• Anhydrous (liquid)
• Fine
• Granular
Application Areas:
• Beverages
• Dairy (Processed Cheese)
• Jams, Jellies, Preserves
• Fish, Meat
• Snacks
Partner with Gillco for Cargill Ingredients
As one of Cargill's trusted distribution partners, Gillco offers a wide range of Cargill's specialty ingredients. With nearly 40 years of experience in the food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical industries, Gillco provides consistent supply, competitive pricing, expert technical support, and comprehensive regulatory documentation. Our team is here to help you succeed with your ingredient needs.
For more information about Cargill's ingredients or to request a sample, contact Gillco today.