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Krefeld transformation

Cargill's Krefeld site transformation

from corn to wheat

Cargill is transforming its production site in Krefeld, Germany, from a corn to a wheat processing plant, representing an investment of US$ 200 million. The diversification project was announced in 2019 and is well underway and scheduled for completion in 2023. 

The transformation will allow Cargill to continue building on the stability of our supply network of European plants to serve our customer’s needs in the area of nutrition and packaging.  

Working towards the start-up the transformed Krefeld plant, the safety of our people is the highest priority, whilst at the same time ensuring the plant operates in an environmental responsible way, for example by optimizing energy and water usage. 
 

What will happen to corn?

The Krefeld plant today produces a range of corn starches and sweeteners for the food and industrial markets:

  • The increasing demand for protein rich foods and the use of industrial starches in the packaging industry are driving the need for vegetable proteins and specialized starches. 

  • By transforming the Krefeld plant from corn to wheat, Cargill strengthens its supply network of European plants to remain the trusted and even more reliable partner for protein and specialized starches for customers.

  • New technology being established, based on Cargill’s extensive global experience of processing wheat that promotes sustainability benefits across carbon emissions and water use.

  • The investment will support the local economy and the regional farming community while positioning the business well for future developments.  

The site transformation

Today the Krefeld plant produces a range of corn starches and sweeteners for the food and industrial markets. By transforming the site from corn to wheat, Cargill can add wheat proteins and specialized starches to its portfolio and to continue to build on the stability of our supply network of European plants to serve our customer’s needs in the area of nutrition and packaging.

During 2023 the Krefeld site will start producing wheat-based products

Krefeld transformation timeline

 

profile picture Menno Timmermans krefeld site transformation
“Cargill has operated wheat plants for several decades. All the processing and technology experience gained over the years has been invested in this new plant, to make it as efficient as possible, for example by optimizing both energy and water usage.’’

Menno Timmermans, Regional operations leader
Cargill Starches & Sweeteners Europe

Sustainability

The Krefeld site is strategically located in Germany next to the river Rhine, allowing transport over water and rail to effectively service European and global customers. This investment will support the local economy and the regional farming community while positioning the business for future growth. 

The new facility will source 100% of the wheat in Europe, with the vast majority coming from local suppliers in Germany and France.

Wheat processing

The new wheat processing section (below) is being integrated into the current factory site and will be connected to the existing production system. This new unit will use the latest available production technologies to meet our high standards of safety and reliability, hence contributing to Cargill’s goal of feeding the world in a sustainable and responsible way. 

Impacted product lines

Transforming the front-end of the site from corn to wheat processing has an impact on the product portfolio. 

  • Food & Beverage

  • Wheat Protein
  • Starches & Derivatives
  • Bioindustrial

  • Dextrose
  • Polyols
  • Starches and Derivatives
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