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Food manufacturers

Food Manufacturers

Cargill Protein - North America can help your brands grow in an evolving food landscape.

Consumers view food in a whole new way, and protein is at the center of the revolution. Partner with Cargill to deliver the products customers are looking for and grow your brand.

Successful consumer products start with smart insights. Our dedicated Consumer Insights team leverages market and trend expertise as well as category insights and custom research to better understand consumers and the role that protein plays in their lives.

When you’re developing a new product or identifying emerging protein trends and opportunities, Cargill can support your market insight needs.

Did you know?

Food Manufacturers

1 The Hartman Group 2017 Health & Wellness Report
2 Nielsen, US Homescan Protein Panel Survey, 2017

Development expertise

With a global R&D footprint, extensive meat science knowledge, state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced culinary team, we can help you create and commercialize products that optimize:

  • Taste
  • Consistency
  • Functionality
  • Nutrition Claims
  • Applications

Taste

Ensuring the protein works with other ingredients to achieve the desired flavors and textures.

Consistency

Performing to specifications from production to plate, batch after batch and bite after bite.

Functionality

From extending shelf life to enhancing packaging technologies, and more.

Nutrition Claims

For protein levels, reduced sodium and other key targets.

Applications

We’ll design the right protein, whether you’re launching a frozen meal, enrobed product, breakfast sandwich or pizza, prepared via the stove, oven or microwave.

Delivering the power of protein with a portfolio of quality ingredients

Our expansive ingredient lineup and capabilities allow you to build winning products across virtually every category and daypart–from frozen breakfast items to refrigerated entrées and everything in between.

Cooked Meats

CATEGORIES OFFERINGS ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Crumbles Italian sausage, chorizo, breakfast sausage, beef or pork seasoned crumbles Custom look or shapes
Pepperoni Traditional, uncured, gluten-free Diameter range 40-44mm, sticks, sliced, diced
Diced and Shredded Meats Whole muscle or logs, whole and halves, diced, strips, shreds Slicing, marinating/injection, trim or portioning, oil browning, smoking, seasoning
Cooked Burgers and Sausage Patties Beef or turkey burgers, breakfast sausage patties, chicken patties Seared or char-marked
Salisbury Steak and Meatloaf Center of plate entrées such as meatloaf or Salisbury steak Multiple proteins, custom shapes
Kettle Cooked Soups and Sauces Soups, sauces, queso, marinara, dips Meat and vegetables can be included
Hot Dogs & Sausages Hot dogs, bratwurst, Polish sausage, smoked sausage Inclusions, smoked, links, slices, skinless or with skins
Chicken Wings & Tenders Fully cooked wings (multiple flavors), breaded tenders Wings: sauced, bone in, small to jumbo; Tenders: breaded, boneless, target sizing

 

Prepared Eggs

CATEGORIES OFFERINGS ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Patties Rounds and folded squares Inclusions such as meat, vegetables and cheese, grilled or baked
Entrées Omelets, frittatas, quiches, wraps Inclusions such as meat, vegetables and cheese, multiple formats; open-faced, folded or rolled, tortilla wrapped
Scrambled and Diced Eggs Scrambled whole egg or whites, diced eggs or scramble pre-blends Extruded or diced in a variety of piece sizes, scrambles with mixed inclusions
Hard-Cooked Eggs Individual or twin-packs, large MAP packs, brine pails Multiple egg sizes
Liquid Eggs Whole eggs, egg whites, yolks, or scramble blends in specialty formulations Frozen or refrigerated, cartons and bags
French Toast Traditional square, sandwich rounds, or sticks, plain or cinnamon-glazed Multiple bread types, flavored batters or glazes, stick cutting or perforation

 

Fresh Proteins

CATEGORIES OFFERINGS ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Beef Ground or whole muscle, lean processing Blending capabilities, source grinds, specialty claims
Turkey Ground or whole muscle, lean processing Blending capabilities, specialty claims

 

Partner with Cargill

Partner with Cargill to help your products stand out and sell

  • R&D and innovation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Trusted supply chain

Contact Cargill Protein - North America about any questions you have regarding our protein products for Food Manufacturers.

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