What is Fermentation?
A proven process with
big possibilities
Fermentation is a process utilized in food production for thousands of years.
Discover some surprising essentials made possible by fermentation, as well as how more recent advances are utilizing fermentation to solve distinctly modern challenges.
Benefits of fermentation
For Manufacturing
More scalable, economical and sustainable manufacturing
For Consumers
More predictable supply and pricing at the grocery store
For Products
More consistent product quality, batch after batch
Expert Panel
Scientific perspectives
on fermentation
Cargill experts in food science and innovation explain how advances in fermentation are shaping the future of food and nutrition.
Nathan Knutson
R&D director for beverages
Dr. Erin Marasco, Ph.D.
Senior director of global biology
Dr. Maria McClintock, Ph.D.
Lead innovation project manager
Dr. Anton Woo, Ph.D.
Senior director for food innovation
Fermentation Explained
Optimizing nature’s possibilities
Discover how fermentation technology provides affordable access to rare compounds at scale, building climate-resilient supply chains and not only improving food, but redefining what’s possible. Our white paper explores:
The history & process of fermentation
Real-world process improvements
Validating nature-identical results
Alignment with consumer needs
Featured Ingredient
Optimal stevia sweetness
EverSweet®: delicious, affordable, and backed by sustainability credentials
EverSweet® stevia sweetener is produced via fermentation, making Reb M and D possible at scale with price security and affordability for manufacturers. This innovative process delivers the sweetest, best-tasting components traditionally found only in the stevia leaf—enabling up to 100% sugar reduction and zero calories—while supporting sustainability goals and achieving optimal sweetness.
EverSweet® is a product of Avansya, a joint venture of Cargill and dsm-firmenich.
More resources from Cargill
Innovation
Setting the standard for sustainable stevia
From field to fermentation — learn more about our sustainability measures, key metrics and industry recognition.
Insights
Digging into sweetness
Reducing sugar is rarely simple, but our experience and holistic approach can help ease the process. Discover key considerations and strategies with our latest report.
Innovation
On-trend solutions
Trust Cargill to help you stay on top of defining food/beverage trends and consumer preferences. Together, we can create products that deliver.