As part of the new, integrated, digital marketing strategy for Rumba meats, Cargill is unveiling the brand’s third annual on-pack promotion titled “Recipe of the Month” or “Receta del Mes.”
Cargill can confirm that it is in exclusive discussions with Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, which may, or may not result in the sale of Cargill's global cultures and enzymes business.
Recent investments by Cargill at its Fort Morgan, Colo., beef processing plant have increased the facility’s energy efficiency and reduced the use of electricity, natural gas and associated costs.
Cargill eported $1.17 billion in earnings from continuing operations in the 2012 fiscal year, a 56 percent decrease from a record $2.69 billion in the prior year.
Cargill plans to keep the approximately 250 full-time ground beef production jobs at the facility and make further investments to boost the plant's competitiveness.
Citing the growing need for nutrition and health programs in Wichita, the local Cargill Cares Council allocated nearly $87,750 to area charities, which is being matched by Cargill Inc.
Cargill reported $766 million in earnings from continuing operations in the fiscal 2012 third quarter ended Feb. 29, 2012, essentially even with $763 million earned in the same period a year ago.
A recent $6.1 million investment by Cargill to upgrade an aging boiler system at the company’s Plainview, Texas, beef processing facility has increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption and added steam capacity.
A facility wide investment in the most efficient fluorescent lighting available is providing better quality lighting, reducing utility costs and lowering annual electricity usage by more than 2 million kilowatt hours.
