Cargill Showcases Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture and Technological Innovations at the Inaugural China International Supply Chain Expo

Beijing (November 28, 2023) – The first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) , also known as Chain Expo, is taking place in Beijing from November 28 to December 2, 2023. As a global leader in agriculture and food, Cargill made a striking appearance in the Green Agriculture Chain section, demonstrating its achievements in driving sustainable agricultural practices and technological innovations.

Cargill’s participation at CISCE highlighted its complete agricultural supply chain operations, from procurement and storage to trading, processing, and distribution of grains and oilseeds, demonstrating its provision of premium products and solutions from global markets to the feed and food industry. Innovations in animal nutrition, health, food solutions, biotech, metal supply chain management, and ocean transportation services were also featured.

As a global agriculture and food company, Cargill is dedicated to connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients and families with daily essentials. Robert Aspell, President of Cargill Asia Pacific, said, "Following our participation in the sixth CIIE, Cargill is once again present at the inaugural Chain Expo. This reflects our commitment to the Chinese market and sustainable agricultural development in China. Cargill continues to connect global and Chinese agricultural and food systems, advancing sustainable agriculture and rural revitalization in China."

A trusted partner in China's sustainable agricultural development, Cargill works closely with Chinese government organizations, clients, and partners to achieve sustainability goals. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions, actively supporting China's dual-carbon objectives by utilizing renewable energies such as solar, wind, and biomass, demonstrating Cargill's leadership in creating sustainable agricultural supply chains.

At the recently concluded sixth China International Import Expo, Cargill launched a year-long regenerative agriculture research and practice project with the China Development Research Foundation, aiming to promote green development in Chinese agriculture and support the national carbon neutrality goal, contributing one million yuan to the project. In July 2023, Cargill China and the Rural Economy Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs started a year-long conservation tillage/regenerative agriculture pilot project in Jilin Province, monitoring 100 corn-growing households over an area of no less than 10,000 mu (approximately 1,650 acres).

Lily Guan, President of Cargill China, said, "Cargill profoundly understands the importance of promoting green and circular agriculture globally, which aligns with the Chinese government's policies to encourage energy conservation and emission reduction in the agricultural and rural sectors. At the Chain Expo, we showcase Cargill's efforts and best practices in green development for China's and the global agricultural supply chain, and we look forward to deepening discussions and exchanges with all stakeholders through this platform."

At CISCE, Cargill presented two symbolic routes, representing the complete supply chains for soybeans and corn. These routes visually trace how the crops move from field to harvest, transportation, processing, cooking, and ultimately to the market or dinner table as products familiar to consumers. These pathways illustrate the innovation at different stages of the supply chain and the practice of renewable agriculture.

Moreover, Cargill showcased a model ship featuring WindWings, an innovative technology co-developed by Cargill and BAR Technologies and produced by Yara Marine. WindWings are sizable sails, up to 37.5 meters tall, designed to be installed on cargo ships to capitalize on wind energy, potentially saving up to 30% on fuel for new vessels on average.