July 12–15, 2026

See Cargill solutions in action at IFT FIRST

Chicago, IL        McCormick Place    |    Booth 818

Transforming insights & ingredients into impactful solutions

More than an ingredient supplier, Cargill is a true partner and value-added extension of your resources — helping you bring new solutions to market more quickly.

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Sample solutions

Get a peek inside our process – and a taste of the end result

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Meet our experts

Connect with our experts in food science and technical services

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Explore ingredients

Discover label-friendly ingredients that meet consumer needs

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Gain fresh insights

Get the latest insights on consumer and market trends

Real solutions to fuel inspiration

Peek inside our process and taste the results at solution stations focused on leading formulation challenges.

Sugar reduction

See how less can be more: More indulgent. More exciting. More relevant.

Sodium reduction

Learn how to reduce sodium by up to 40% without sacrificing flavor or function.

Protein content

Discover how to satisfy consumer appetite for traditional and plant-based protein.

Value optimization

Budget-conscious ingredients and approaches that deliver measurable impact.

Cargill Innovation

State-of-the-art prototyping

At Cargill’s Minneapolis-based research facilities, our team of 200+ experts partners with customers to turn trends into innovative products. Our advanced testing and prototyping enable us to bring new ideas to market faster.

A refreshing concept

Hydration Drink Mix

Stop by Booth 818 for complimentary samples of Cargill’s hydration drink mix concept. It offers zero-sugar refreshment on-the-go — perfect to keep you going during IFT.

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Network with Cargill experts

Here’s some of the top talent we’re bringing to IFT FIRST.

Conor Sullivan

Sr. Technical Services Specialist

Conor Sullivan

Conor supports customers in the convenience category with experience in protein formulations and texturizing ingredients to develop successful products for commercialization.

Keyla Rodriguez

Technical Services Manager, Beverages

Keyla Rodriguez

Keyla provides technical support to customers, helping to optimize product formulation, trial new ingredients and application technologies to sharpen their competitive advantage.

Abbie McCollum

Technical Services Specialist

Abbie McCollum

Abbie supports customers across Cargill's food and beverage portfolio by providing deep technical expertise across applications and ingredients. She works collaboratively with customers to solve key formulation challenges and drive product development success.

Additional resources from Cargill

Cargill Expertise 

Label-friendly solutions

With increasing focus on ingredients and how they label, it’s critical to understand consumer perceptions & preferences.

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Trend Report

The protein profile

Get an in-depth look at the trends, behaviors and cultural shifts driving the demand for protein. We dove deep into consumer mindsets, desires and demand, all filtered through the lens of protein.

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Cargill Expertise

Sugar reduction solutions

Reducing sugar in foods and beverages requires much more than an ingredient swap. Dig into Cargill's systematic approach – which starts with your business goals.

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Let’s Connect

See you in Chicago – Booth 818

Can’t make it to the show? Contact your Cargill representative for a follow-up.

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