The expansion includes new equipment, technology and resources to
increase the plant's efficiency and improve product quality. This investment demonstrates Cargill's commitment
to an animal production market in sub-Saharan Africa that is experiencing
significant growth.
The facility produces poultry, ruminant,
swine and pet food vitamin and mineral premix and base mix products for animal
producers marketed under the Provimi brand throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
The state-of-the-art facility combines the
latest feed safety technology and product quality capabilities, including
automated barcode scanning and ingredient dosing. The design provides
operational flexibility and minimal cross-contamination risk. The
Pietermaritzburg facility positions Cargill to achieve its growth plans through
increased production capacity and flexibility in product manufacturing,
packaging and logistics.
"Our team of dedicated people take
great pride in producing high-quality, safe animal feed products to meet our
customers' expectations," said Gudo klein Gebbink, Cargill's regional
director for the Provimi brand in Sub-Saharan Africa.
"Cargill's resources
and know-how will play an important role in strategically supporting our
customers' future growth needs through on-farm management and technical
expertise."
Following the acquisition of half the
interest of joint venture partner Astral Foods, Cargill became a majority
shareholder with 75 percent interest in the company in 2012 and assumed
managerial control. Astral Foods owns the remaining 25 percent interest in the
company.
"In addition to producing animal feed
products that contribute to feeding billions of animals which ultimately reach
the dinner tables of more than 1 billion people every day, our Pietermaritzburg
facility employees support the local community and provide assistance to many
worthy organizations," added David Webster, president and business leader
of Cargill Animal Nutrition's premix business.
"We understand how
important it is to be both a viable business and a good neighbor in the
community, and we work hard to fill both needs."
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