April 27, 2023

 

Cargill innovations win 2023 Edison Awards™

 

 

Cargill has recently won four 2023 Edison Awards™ for three innovations in the food and agriculture category and one innovation in the sustainability category.

 

The Edison Awards™ recognises some of the most innovative products and business leaders in the world. The prestigious accolades honor excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design and innovation.

 

Cargill was presented the following awards™ for its innovative solutions:

 

    - GOLD award for Cargill RegenConnect™, which provides farmers a financial incentive for positive environmental outcomes through the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. With an increased focus on sustainability around the globe, this programme connects farmers to emerging environmental markets while enabling end-use customers to meet their sustainability commitments;

 

    - GOLD award for Galleon™ Broiler Microbiome Intelligence, an innovative analysis tool that leverages the power of artificial intelligence. This tool allows poultry farmers to determine the gut microbiome health of their flocks and its correlation to their management practices. Galleon provides insights and actions to help improve flock health and positively influence profitability and performance;

 

    - SILVER award for SimPure RF, a breakthrough soluble rice flour and a 1:1 clean label alternative to maltodextrin for many foods;

 

    - BRONZE award for EverSweet™ + ClearFlo (EC1) Sweetening System, a game-changing product which combines EverSweet, Reb M-based stevia sweetener with ClearFlo natural flavor.

 

These products show Cargill's ability to innovate across a broad spectrum of challenges facing its customers and consumers, the company said.

 

"Our teams around the world are excited to receive this prestigious recognition for all four of these innovative solutions," said Florian Schattenmann, Cargill's chief technology officer and vice president of research and development and innovation. "Through dedication, innovative thinking and critical partnerships, we are transforming the industry and empowering our customers and communities. This recognition is just the beginning as Cargill continues to invest in innovation and our people to drive impactful change."

 

All nominations are reviewed by the Edison Awards Steering Committee with the final ballot being determined by an independent judging panel. The panel is comprised of more than 3,000 senior business executives and academics from the fields of product development, design, engineering, science, marketing and education, as well as past winners.

 

- Cargill