From early days to advanced years, Cargill Specialized Nutrition solutions enable product formulations targeting consumers' desire to support well-being through dietary choices.
Positive, proactive, preventative. A growing awareness of the connection between nutrition and well-being is leading 62% of Americans to say that health benefits have a powerful impact on whether a product earns a place in their shopping carts.1
Partner with Cargill for nature-inspired, science-proven solutions that can make a real difference to health and well-being at every stage of life.
Uniquely targeted solutions
Early Life Nutrition
Essential nourishment for a healthy start
Good nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life not only shapes physical and cognitive development; it can also establish a vital foundation for lifelong health.2
Cargill's portfolio of Early Life ingredients is designed to provide essential macronutrients.
We offer nutrition solutions you can trust.
- InfaNutra® oil solutions
- Fibers
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Probiotics
Active Nutrition
Nourishing healthy, active lives throughout adulthood
From performance athletes to leisurely walkers – and everything in-between – Active Nutrition focuses on adults seeking to improve or maintain their overall health and well-being.
Cargill's portfolio of Active Nutrition ingredients offers innovative solutions and essential nutrients to support consumer demands for everyday nutrition, increased energy demands, rapid recovery, sustained performance and more.
- Fibers
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Oils & lipids
- Health-supporting ingredients, including botanicals & biotics
Medical Nutrition
From nourishment to health condition support
Medical nutrition can provide solutions to support balanced nourishment and functional benefits.
These products emphasize nourishment and functional health benefits, rather than treating a medical condition directly. Cargill’s comprehensive range of essential ingredients includes solutions to support muscle mass retention, fuel for energy and muscles, maintaining healthy blood glucose levels and more.
- Plant-based proteins
- Dietary fibers
- Carbohydrates (including low-glycemic-index [GI] & slow-release)
Dietary supplements
Nourishing long-lasting, healthy habits
At every stage of life, dietary supplements can support well-being and daily nutrient requirements.
From immune support to heart health, digestive wellness to cognitive function – and beyond – dietary supplements can be a beneficial and convenient way to support wellness goals. Cargill expertise can help you deliver key functional benefits in consumer-friendly formats and with irresistible taste.
- Vitamins
- Fibers
- Biotics
- Binders, texturizers, sweeteners & more
Your partner in specialized nutrition
When you partner with Cargill, you'll gain a trusted partner in co-creating nutritional solutions designed to positively impact consumer health and well-being across all stages of life.
Trusted expertise, backed by science
Our multidisciplinary, dedicated team works with you to turn ideas into reality, backed by deep category knowledge and scientific expertise.
Comprehensive solutions portfolio
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Specialized Nutrition solutions, from essential to health-promoting specialties, formulated to address consumers’ unique nutrition needs across all life stages.
Insights-led innovation
Leveraging proprietary insights and industry trends, we partner with you to develop new, health-promoting nutritional solutions that accelerate time to market.
Reliable supply
We are committed to sourcing, supplying and creating ingredient solutions. Our global supply chain offers unparalleled scale and quality, while minimizing supply disruptions.
Launch the next generation of specialized nutrition with Cargill.
At Cargill, we understand the essential role of good nutrition – and the positive impact your products can have on our growing population. We are committed to being your trusted partner in co-creating nature-inspired, science-backed solutions that can make a real difference to a person’s health and well-being. Explore our Specialized Nutrition offerings.
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With the majority of supplement users seeking to maintain their health – and gummies a popular delivery method – high sugar content can be a disconnect. Cargill has a full sugar-reduction toolkit.
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Consumers are asking a lot from today’s powdered beverage mixes. Taste is king but these products must also include the right mix of ingredients and an extra health benefits. Learn how nutritional beverage powders are upping their game!
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As consumers take more of an active approach to their diets, they have rising expectations for beverages. From ingredients to taste, hear what consumer’s have to say about their priorities for active nutrition beverages.
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Protein. Nutrition. Hydration. Immune support. The list of benefits consumers seek from today’s functional beverages is ever-expanding. With a full portfolio of industry-leading, science-backed ingredients – and the formulation expertise to make them taste great – Cargill can help you deliver.
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Functional benefits in the dietary supplements category can range from gut health to immunity, cognition and beyond. Cargill can position you for supplement success with timely insights, formulation expertise and a comprehensive list of ingredients from functional to flavorful.
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In the rapidly evolving market for active nutrition powders, every point of differentiation is an opportunity to accelerate your advantage. Here are just a few of the industry-leading, science-backed ingredients – ready to deliver on your goals for functionality, flavor, nutrition, and smoother blending.
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An alternative source of omega-3 to support well-being. Extracted from proprietary strains of Schizochytrium microalgae via a patented, solvent-free process, our algal DHA oil ensures a high-quality, renewable source of DHA that protects your cost-in-use.
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1. International Food Information Council. "2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey."
2. The Journal of Pediatrics. "The Role of Nutrition in Brain Development: The Golden Opportunity of the 'First 1000 Days'” Sarah E. Cusick, PhD and Michael K. Georgieff, MD. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4981537/