Cargill recognised for outstanding performance in food safety

The company received these recognitions in the ‘Large Manufacturing Food Businesses – Fats & Oils’ category, ‘Outstanding Performance in Food Safety’ for the Kurkumbh plant in Maharashtra and ‘Strong Commitment in Food Safety’ for the Kandla plant in Gujarat

Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, has been recognised for Outstanding Performance and Strong Commitment to Food Safety at the 15th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Food Safety Awards 2024. The awards, presented at a ceremony in New Delhi, highlight Cargill’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest food safety standards across its operations.

The company received these recognitions in the ‘Large Manufacturing Food Businesses – Fats & Oils’ category, ‘Outstanding Performance in Food Safety’ for the Kurkumbh plant in Maharashtra and ‘Strong Commitment in Food Safety’ for the Kandla plant in Gujarat. This honour underscores Cargill’s dedication to stringent food safety protocols, superior quality control, and cutting-edge manufacturing practices. The award was presented by Hashmat Ali Yatoo, IAS, Commissioner of Food Safety and Drugs Administration in Jammu and Kashmir, Minhaj Alam, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Dr Alka Rao, Advisor – Science, Standards & Regulations Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and Kavery Ganguly, Principal Lead, CII Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE).

Commenting on the achievement, Simon George, Managing Director, of Cargill Food South Asia, said, “This recognition is a reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to food safety and quality. At Cargill, we prioritise world-class practices to ensure that our products not only meet but also exceed global food safety standards. The Kurkumbh and Kandla plants are prime examples of our efforts in automation, testing, and training, which work together to provide safe, high-quality food to our consumers. We remain dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in food safety.”