At a glance
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, our privately held company employs 142,000 people in 65 countries. We help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and are committed to sharing our global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges.
Financial highlights
In fiscal year 2012, Cargill had $133.9 billion in sales and other revenues. Earnings from continuing operations were $1.17 billion. More financial information.
| Dollars in Millions | 2012 | 2011 | Percent Change |
| Sales and other revenues | $ 133,859 | $ 119,469 | 12 |
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 1,175 | 2,693 | (56) |
| Cash flow from operations | 3,507 | 4,551 | (23) |
Customers we serve
Thousands of customers turn to Cargill for innovative solutions across our four major market segments.
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Agriculture: We buy, process and distribute grain, oilseeds and other commodities to makers of food and animal nutrition products. We also provide crop and livestock producers with products and services. |
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Food: We provide food and beverage manufacturers, foodservice companies and retailers with high-quality ingredients, meat and poultry products, and health-promoting ingredients and ingredient systems. |
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Financial: We provide our agricultural, food, financial and energy customers around the world with risk management and financial solutions. |
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Industrial: Cargill serves industrial users of energy, salt, starch and steel products. We also develop and market sustainable products made from agricultural feedstocks. |
