Sustainably sourced Corn and Wheat
Consumers are increasingly conscious about what they buy, wanting to know exactly where their purchases come from and how they are made. With these insights, the well-informed consumer is more likely to choose products that support sustainability throughout the supply chain.
At Cargill, we are working to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way and drive positive change across our supply chains. This includes creating a more sustainable crop supply for our ingredients and applications.
We source certified corn and wheat, benchmarked at Silver level according to Farm Sustainability Assessment*. This industry-recognized benchmark system supports good agricultural practices in key sustainability areas, including:
To reach the Farm Sustainability Assessment Silver benchmark, farmers are independently audited based on standards that go further than European regulations and allow for credible sustainability claims.
Cargill, Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers in Action for Sustainable Sourcing
Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe has set sustainability goals to achieve sustainable sourcing. We commit to source 65% of our raw materials** sustainably by 2025. Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe is partnering with farmers to source third party verified raw materials across our product lines - red seaweed, soy, wheat, corn, maize, stevia and citrus fruits.
In addition to sourcing benchmarked at silver level according to FSA, we are also promoting the transition to regenerative agriculture across Europe to mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration. By implementing regenerative agricultural techniques, farmers are able to increase productivity while also reducing chemical inputs and soil tillage.
Cargill products
Cargill offers sustainably sourced corn and wheat through a European mass balance system across the ingredient portfolio derived from corn and wheat:
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Starches Glucose syrups Glucose-fructose syrups Polyols Alcohol Wheat Protein |
Native starches Modified starches Cationic starches Dextrin |
Native starches Modified starches Dextrose Glucose syrup Sorbitol |
Ethanol |
Vital wheat gluten Corn gluten meal Glucose Syrup Dry and wet feed Dextrose |
Cargill’s offer includes
- FSA Silver benchmark proving sustainable sourcing
- Independently audited mass balance system
Cargill’s sustainably sourced corn and wheat supports customers’ sustainability commitments and provides assurance to consumers increasingly seeking sustainably sourced products designed to help producers assess their sustainable practices, and support manufacturers in the sourcing of sustainably grown products
* Benchmarked at Silver level against the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA). FSA is a standardized reference developed by SAI Platform, a food industry organization dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture in the food chain. It’s designed to help producers assess their sustainable practices, and support manufacturers in the sourcing of sustainably grown products
** corn and wheat sourced in European Union & UK
Some Cargill products are only approved for use in certain geographies, end uses, and/or at certain usage levels. It is the customer's responsibility to determine, for a particular geography, that (i) the Cargill product, its use and usage levels, (ii) the customer's product and its use, and (iii) any claims made about the customer's product, all comply with applicable laws and regulations.