Cargill CEO Dave MacLennan says his company is preparing for a big shake-up in its business over the next few years, as consumer demand for the new generation of plant-based protein productseats into market share从屠宰动物的肉。
Successful Farmingreports Cargill has been trying to increase its footprint in the plant-based protein space of late, anticipating the consumer shift away from animal protein.
Cargill is a key supplier of pea protein to plant-based patty makerBeyond Meatthrough ajoint venturewithPuris Foods, and recently earmarked $475 million toexpand its US soybean crushing capability.