We have the range of technical resources that you need to develop truly winning fruit products. In our worldwide network of state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants, we use the relevant rheological tools to follow performance under standardized and reproducible conditions. In this way, we can understand, qualify and quantify the behavior of all ingredients during the various stages of the process and in your final product.

Our strong research and development (R&D) capabilities ensure in-depth knowledge of formulations and interactions between ingredients, constant improvement in manufacturing processes, and thorough control methods and tests. Our applications resources are located close to our hydrocolloid plants, which enables them to consistently develop further relevant and reliable quality control (QC) methodology. Having relevant expertise in the use of starch in fruit applications, they are able to combine in a unique way our product portfolio to develop specific customer solutions.

Cargill offers:

Superior research, development and technical expertise

We retain a focus on technology and innovation, food science and culinary expertise in ingredients, ingredient systems and finished food systems and creative and innovative dairy product formulation expertise. Put our extensive know how and rich recipe portfolio at your disposal.

Comprehensive sensory, culinary, and pilot testing  

Our sensory testing capabilities make it easy for us to test food attributes and consumer acceptance for your new product. We can help you achieve the right formulation of your new products with skills in sensory analysis, texture, taste and flavor.

Rapid delivery of concepts, prototypes and formulations

Our fruit pilot facilities can reproduce numerous fruit products for testing formulations, also in applications in which processed fruits are used. Our pilot facilities enable us to address customer needs quickly and to develop multi-ingredient solutions that optimize the total recipe. The customer is our focus. The ability to provide rapid answers to pressing needs is one of our core traits.

Nutrition, regulatory, supply chain and risk management

Cargill’s nutrition scientists help identify new health opportunities for our ingredients and develop the science in support of those benefits. Our experts can help you address the regulatory challenges of bringing new opportunities to market. And our supply chain and risk management professionals can help you develop efficiencies in ingredient sourcing while managing ingredient risk.