Who is Cargill owned by?
Rachel Davis
Updated on January 11, 2026
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Is Cargill a sole proprietorship?
Cargill is an American privately held global food corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
Will Cargill ever go public?
Cargill is the largest private company in the United States. The company avoided going public because of its size and the number of assets it holds. Investors can buy shares in Cargill’s rivals—Bunge Limited and Archer-Daniels-Midland.
Does Cargill own Nestle?
Cargill is the largest privately-owned company in the United States. Cargill’s noteworthy customers include industry giants such as Nestlé, McDonalds, Burger King, Walmart, Kellogg’s, Unilever and Danone.
How can I Sell my Cargill grain online?
After you check the current market prices to make sure they work for you, you can login to sell your grain online, anytime. Managing your contracts, scale tickets and other documents has never been this easy. CargillAg.com puts all of your Cargill contracts and transactions at your fingertips.
What’s the best way to work at Cargill?
Bring your expertise and make your mark. Be an essential part of our daily operations. Develop your talent and share your ideas with the world. We combine 154 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.
How does the Cargill employee stock ownership plan work?
Matching contributions are posted quarterly and funded from the Cargill Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The matching contributions will be vested after completed two years of service with Cargill. A 401 (k) enrollment kit will be mailed to your home by Vanguard within three weeks of your hire date. Here are the steps you need to take: Enroll.
When do I become eligible for a Cargill 401k?
You are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan immediately following your hire date. You will be automatically enrolled at 3 percent in the 401(k) plan if you do not enroll within one year. You are eligible to receive matching contributions beginning with your first paycheck following one year of service.