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Lori Fligge, 952-742-2275, lori_fligge@cargill.com
Horizon Milling to expand wheat flour capacity at Stockton mill
STOCKTON, Calif. – Horizon Milling announced today that it will expand its flour mill in Stockton, Calif. The expansion involves equipment additions within the mill’s existing footprint and will increase wheat flour capacity from 11,000 cwt per day to 15,000 cwt per day.
Expansion will begin in April 2008 and is expected to be complete within three months.
“We are expanding to fulfill increasing customer demand in the Northern California area,” said Guy Shoemaker, president, Horizon Milling. “As our customers’ businesses grow, we want to continue to grow with them and contribute to their success.”
Horizon Milling’s Stockton facility, built by Cargill in 1992, produces wheat flour in bag and bulk.
About Horizon Milling, LLC
A leading U.S. flour miller, Horizon Milling, LLC is a joint venture between CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) and Cargill, Incorporated. Horizon Milling combines the expertise of a global food ingredients manufacturer with the supply assurance capabilities of a national, farmer-owned cooperative to provide customers with innovative, flour-related product and service solutions. For more information, visit http://www.horizonmilling.com.
About Cargill
Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 158,000 employees in 66 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. For more information, visit http://www.cargill.com.