Cargill establishes a new blending facility in its flagship site in Pandaan, East Java, Indonesia; this has been done with demand for multi-sensorial sugar confectionery products on the rise. Cargill’s first blending facility, located in Southeast Asia, strengthens its ability to serve Asian sugar confectionery customers and consumers.
“The sugar confectionery industry in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at 5% CAGR from 2024 to 2028. Meanwhile, Cargill’s 2024 TrendTrackerTM proprietary research revealed that 40% of APAC consumers are prioritizing texture in their food & beverage choices. When it comes to sugar confectionery products, Asian consumers show a preference for a diversity of textures – from hard candies and chewy gummies to popping and fizzy sweets.”
“Serving the Asia Pacific region, with Indonesia as one of the key markets, our new state-of-art blending facility allows Cargill to develop “Asia for Asia” specialty solutions, combining modified starches, sweeteners, pectin and carrageenan to help create exciting sugar confectionery treats with different textures for Asian consumers. Further bolstered by our insight-led innovation and formulation expertise, we are able to support our customers in meeting unique market needs and diverse consumer demands across Asia, such as for nature-derived ingredients and halal requirements.”
Francesca Kleemans, Managing Director, Food Solutions Southeast Asia, Cargill
Cargill is well-positioned to deliver value, innovation, and growth for customers across the region as a food solutions provider with one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the industry. Cargill operates eight plants in Indonesia, India, and China that produce starches, sweeteners, and texturizers. Additionally, the company has four Asian food innovation centers located in Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, and Gurgaon.
This latest investment in a blending facility in Indonesia further signals Cargill’s desire to create relevant innovations to meet market and consumer demands in Asia, particularly in the sugar confectionery space. With its strong operation and innovation capabilities in Asia, Cargill is helping customers to shorten and strengthen their food supply chains with supply reliability and product innovation from the region, thereby increasing the speed-to-market of their products to end consumers.
Cargill is a global agribusiness and food corporation headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota. Founded in 1865 by William Wallace Cargill, it began as a grain storage business and has grown into one of the largest privately-held companies in the world. It operates in more than 70 countries, focusing on areas like agricultural supply chains, food production, and industrial products. The diverse portfolio includes grains, animal feed, cocoa, and oilseeds, as well as financial and risk management services. Company is committed to sustainability and innovation, working to address global challenges such as climate change and food security. Cargill’s extensive operations span from farming and trading to processing and distribution, playing a crucial role in the global food system and impacting millions of lives worldwide.