WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With a new
headquarters of its North American protein operations, Cargill is focused on inspiring the future of
protein. The new state-of-the-art building was created as a
destination to retain and recruit top talent and immerse customers
in innovative culinary and food sensory experiences. Designed for
collaboration and growth, the headquarters connects Cargill's 800 Wichita-based employees with
28,000 additional colleagues across North
America and more than three dozen protein production
facilities in the U.S. and Canada.
"We want to help make Wichita
the Silicon Valley of protein, bringing together the best minds,
innovation and technology in the industry," said Cargill Protein
President Brian Sikes.
Crowdsourced solutions from employees guided the design of the
188,000-square-foot building, which includes outdoor Wi-Fi lounges,
game tables, grills and a firepit and flexible workspaces with easy
access to shopping and culinary experiences in Wichita's Old Town District.
Benefits of the space include:
- An immersive technology conference room that enables employees
to collaborate easier and faster with their colleagues in global
locations from Buenos Aires to
Geneva to Shanghai.
- A presentation kitchen to connect customers and visitors
to food solutions and inspired culinary innovation.
- A sensory center that allows Cargill and its customers to conduct product
research, focus groups and product testing.
- Dedicated areas to explore sustainability across the protein
supply chain.
- Capacity to accommodate 950 employees.
"Our customers rely on us to bring insights to the table and
anticipate what consumers need and want," said Sikes. "This
building, along with our existing Cargill Innovation Center,
creates a destination for customers to tap into our expertise and
experience the future of protein."
Cargill, with its longstanding
commitment to being a good corporate citizen, partnered with many
local contractors and vendors for the new headquarters project.
Over the past two fiscal years, Cargill has also donated more than
$2 million in financial support to a
variety of non-profits in Wichita
and surrounding communities focused on nutrition, food security,
sustainability and building connected communities.
About Cargill
Cargill's 155,000 employees across
70 countries work relentlessly to achieve our purpose of nourishing
the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, we
connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and
people and animals with the food they need to thrive.
We combine 153 years of experience with new technologies and
insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture,
financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries.
Side-by-side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for
agriculture. For more information, visit Cargill.com and our News
Center.
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