What Cargill - Animal Nutrition Business does

Cargill - Animal Nutrition Business (Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health) is the animal nutrition enterprise within Cargill, Incorporated, a privately held U.S. food and agriculture company founded in 1865. The business manufactures and distributes species-specific feed, premixes, base mixes, concentrates, feed additives, and on-farm nutrition services across six primary species — aquaculture, beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and swine — serving farmers, ranchers, integrators, and food manufacturers. It operates a multi-brand portfolio that includes wholly-owned legacy and acquired brands Cargill, Delacon (phytogenics), Diamond V (microbial fermentation), EWOS (aquaculture), Nutrena, Provimi, and Purina, distributed globally through direct enterprise sales, distributors, agricultural retailers, and an online supplier portal.

The business underpins its nutrition offering with proprietary digital and AI technologies. CattleView® uses drones and computer vision to assess animal welfare, inventory, and feed levels; Galleon™ hosts what the company describes as the world's largest poultry microbiota database (70,000+ samples) used with AI/statistical modeling for gut-health recommendations; Agriness is a cloud-based farm management platform with an AI-powered virtual assistant for swine producers; and SalmoNIR delivers near-infrared spectroscopy for real-time omega-3 monitoring in salmon. Cargill Animal Nutrition supports this with 1,500 scientists across 200 R&D locations and operations in 70 countries, including 1,000+ sites.

Cargill is privately held and does not disclose revenue for the Animal Nutrition unit. Pricing is delivered via bespoke quotes through a direct field-sales motion. The unit has been actively reshaping its portfolio through acquisitions (SJC Bioenergia, Mig-Plus, Teys; legacy 2015 acquisitions of EWOS, Provimi, Diamond V, Pro-Pet) and a 2023 corporate restructuring under new CEO Brian Sikes that placed Animal Nutrition within the new Specialized Portfolio enterprise alongside Bioindustrial and Beauty.

Name

Cargill - Animal Nutrition Business

Legal name

Cargill, Incorporated

Website

https://cargill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health, a Cargill business, manufactures and distributes species-specific feed, premixes, additives, and AI-enabled digital nutrition tools for aquaculture, beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and swine producers across 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock Complete Feed Milling & Blending (Cattle/Swine/Poultry) (AFADAIAA), Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), Specialty Diet Formulation (starter/finisher, transition diets, heat-stress, high-forage, low-starch) (AFADAMAJ), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ), Medicated Feed Additives & Premixes (Veterinary Pharmaceuticals) (HLAMAEAN)

Keywords

• Animal feed manufacturing
• Livestock nutrition products
• Aquaculture feed solutions
• Pet food ingredients
• Feed additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Animal Feed and Nutrition Products: Revenue from manufacturing and selling complete feed, premixes, base mixes, concentrates, feed additives, and nutrition solutions for aquaculture, beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and swine species. Products sold directly to producers and through distribution channels.
2. Animal Nutrition Services: On-farm technical services, feed formulation consulting, and animal nutrition advisory services supporting product sales and customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health manufactures and sells species-specific animal feed and nutrition products — including complete feed, premixes, base mixes, concentrates, flavorings, and feed additives — for aquaculture, beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and swine producers worldwide under brands such as Cargill, Delacon, Diamond V, EWOS, Nutrena, Provimi, and Purina. The business supplements its feed portfolio with on-farm technical services and proprietary digital tools such as CattleView, Galleon, SalmoNIR, and the Agriness farm management platform.

Product overview

Cargill Animal Nutrition operates as a diversified portfolio of animal nutrition brands and species-specific solutions, with over 120 years of experience. The business offers a platform of branded products including Cargill animal feed, Delacon (phytogenic solutions), Diamond V (microbial fermentation), EWOS (aquaculture), Nutrena, Provimi, and Purina. These are complemented by proprietary technology solutions including CattleView (AI-powered cattle monitoring via drones) and Galleon (poultry microbiome analytics with 70,000+ samples). The portfolio serves species across aquaculture, beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and swine through integrated nutrition solutions combining feed products, digital tools (including Agriness integration), and on-farm services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nutrena: Trusted name and industry leader in animal nutrition since 1921.
• EWOS
• Diamond V
• Provimi
• Purina
• Delacon

Products and services

• Cargill Animal Feed Cargill-branded complete feed, premixes, base mixes, concentrates, flavorings, and additives sold globally for aquaculture, beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and swine producers.
• Delacon Phytogenic (plant-based) feed additive solutions for animal nutrition supporting animal health, performance, and well-being, leveraging Cargill's Delacon brand expertise.
• Diamond V Microbial fermentation products for animal nutrition and health, backed by 80 years of research, development, and delivery as a Cargill sub-brand.
• EWOS Feed and nutrition solutions for the international aquaculture industry, supplied under the EWOS brand as a Cargill sub-brand (acquired 2015).
• Nutrena Comprehensive animal nutrition feed solutions marketed under the Nutrena brand (trusted in animal nutrition since 1921), distributed through agricultural retail and farm supply channels.
• Provimi Animal nutrition solutions and premix/concentrate products for customers worldwide, leveraging Provimi's global network (acquired 2015).
• Purina Innovative research-backed animal nutrition products and effective on-farm services marketed under the Purina brand (100+ years of heritage, available outside the U.S. only).
• Feed Additives Species-focused feed additive solutions for animal nutrition across aquaculture, beef, dairy, poultry, swine, and pet segments, including phytogenic, microbial, and functional additives.
• Aquaculture Nutrition Specialized nutrition solutions for fish and shrimp farming operations, supported by the EWOS brand and species-specific aquafeed formulations.
• Beef Nutrition Nutrition solutions for beef cattle operations, helping producers optimize feed conversion, animal performance, and herd economics.
• Dairy Nutrition Nutrition solutions for dairy cattle supporting milk production, milk protein optimization, animal health, and farm efficiency.
• Pet Nutrition Nutrition solutions and specialized ingredients for companion animal pet food and treat manufacturers.
• Poultry Nutrition Nutrition solutions for poultry production including broilers and layers, supported by Galleon technology for gut microbiome health recommendations.
• Swine Nutrition Nutrition solutions for pig production integrated with the Agriness cloud-based farm management platform to deliver data-driven insights to swine farmers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helping farmers increase milk protein and adapt to changing dairy market demand through nutrition strategies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered key, acquisition, strategic, innovation, operational, joint venture, core, dei partnership, social impact and technology partner.

• McDonald's CanadakeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cargill and McDonald's have partnered for 20 years in Canada to foster innovation and leadership in the beef supply chain.
• SJC BioenergiaacquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cargill acquired full ownership of SJC Bioenergia in Brazil to meet growing needs of the biofuels market and expand renewable energy footprint.
• Mig-PlusacquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquisition expanding Cargill's animal nutrition business in Brazil.
• TeysstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Announced plans to acquire Teys, a leading provider of high-quality Australian beef products, to strengthen ability to meet rising global demand for protein.
• BAR TechnologiesinnovationTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership on WindWings innovation - groundbreaking wind propulsion technology for commercial shipping to decarbonize ocean transportation.
• ZeroNorthoperationalTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership to reduce CO2 emissions in Cargill's shipping fleet using specialized software for route optimization and emission tracking.
• Continental Grain Companyjoint ventureStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms creating Wayne-Sanderson Farms to serve consumers' growing interest in health, sustainability and versatility of chicken.
• CrodaacquisitionOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2021Acquisition of Croda's bio-based industrial business to expand bioindustrial capabilities.
• AalstacquisitionOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2021Acquisition of Aalst, a leading Asian chocolate supplier based in Singapore.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership to improve environmental stewardship and advance economic opportunities in agricultural supply chains.
• Temple GrandininnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with animal welfare expert Temple Grandin leading to more humane treatment of animals in beef supply chains and industry standards.
• ConAgra and CHSjoint ventureStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture flour milling business called Ardent Mills combining ConAgra's and CHS's capabilities with Cargill's agricultural expertise.
• Arascojoint ventureStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia market through partnership with Arasco.
• MANRRSdei partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote diversity and advance underrepresented groups in agriculture and related industries.
• Out & Equaldei partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to advance LGBTQ+ workplace equality and inclusion in the workplace.
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)dei partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support Hispanic professionals in engineering and related fields.
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)dei partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support women in engineering and technical professions.
• Women in Agribusinessdei partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the agribusiness sector.
• Catalystdei partnershipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to advance women in the workplace and support inclusive workplace initiatives.
• CAREsocial impactStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecades-long partnership donating to CARE's Food Crusade starting in 1958, continuing support for global hunger relief and food security.
• Agrinesstechnology partnerTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based farm management platform partnership providing AI-powered virtual assistant to help swine farmers turn farm data into actionable insights.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADM Animal Nutrition: ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) operates one of the largest global animal nutrition businesses alongside its grain origination and processing, serving livestock, poultry, swine and aquaculture with feed, premixes, and additives. Directly comparable scope, geographic reach, and B2B producer customer base to Cargill Animal Nutrition.
• DSM-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health: DSM (now dsm-firmenich post-merger) operates an Animal Nutrition & Health unit providing vitamins, premixes, feed additives, and functional ingredients across species. Comparable global premix/specialty additive positioning with similar AI-driven, sustainability-focused nutrition programs.
• Alltech: Alltech is a privately held global animal nutrition company producing premixes, feed additives, and complete feeds across multiple species. Directly comparable in its species breadth, premix focus, and biotech-enabled nutrition solutions (yeast, organic minerals, mycotoxin binders).
• Land O'Lakes (Purina Mills / Animal Milk Products): Land O'Lakes' animal nutrition business (including Purina Mills and the WinField United-aligned feed business) competes head-to-head in complete feed, premixes, and species-specific solutions for dairy, beef, and equine producers in North America, with overlapping farmer-services and cooperative distribution.
• ForFarmers: ForFarmers is a leading European animal feed manufacturer producing compound feeds, premixes, and specialties across ruminants, swine, poultry and aquaculture. Comparable product mix, on-farm advisory model, and species coverage, though with a primarily regional (Europe) footprint.
• De Heus Animal Nutrition: De Heus is a global animal nutrition company with leading positions in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, offering compound feed, premixes, and feed specialties. Directly comparable on species coverage, premix-as-leverage strategy, and emerging-market expansion profile.

Broad incumbents

• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF): CPF is one of the world's largest vertically integrated animal feed and aquaculture producers, with deep Asia-Pacific exposure and growing global footprint. Overlaps with Cargill Animal Nutrition in feed milling, premixes, and aquaculture across multiple species, while also operating further downstream into livestock processing.
• New Hope Liuhe: New Hope Liuhe is China's largest animal feed producer with vertically integrated livestock and poultry operations. Comparable in feed milling scale and species breadth, with greater geographic concentration in Asia but a similar full-spectrum specialty + commodity feed approach.

Emerging players

• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Lallemand Animal Nutrition specializes in microbial (yeast/probiotic) feed additives and silage inoculants — directly comparable to the Diamond V arm of Cargill's portfolio, focusing on fermentation-based functional ingredients and gut health products.
• Elanco Animal Health: Elanco is a global animal health company offering therapeutic, vaccine, and nutritional health products across species. Adjacent but partial overlap with Cargill Animal Nutrition, particularly in feed-additive-adjacent categories, parasiticides, and species-specific health solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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