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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cargill to Invest $90 Million in Fort Morgan, Colo. Beef Plant
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cargill announced today it is investing nearly $90 million in automation and new technologies at its Fort Morgan, Colo. beef plant as part of its Factory of the Future initiative. The enhancements, which will take place over the next several years, will help Cargill continue to improve operational efficiencies, increase yields and make the Fort Morgan facility even safer and more inclusive for employees. The company has already invested nearly $24 million in technology upgrades at Fort Morgan since 2021. One of the first and most revolutionary automated solutions to be implemented at the Fort Morgan plant will be CarVe, Cargill's proprietary, patent-pending computer vision technology. CarVe measures red meat yield in real time, giving frontline managers instant insights and the ability to share feedback with employees to improve their cutting technique. CarVe helps keep more protein in the food system that otherwise would be lost in the process. According to the USDA, the U.S. produces more than 27 billion pounds of beef annually. Even a one percent yield improvement can save hundreds of millions of pounds of meat. And with the U.S. cattle supply at its lowest level in years, improving yield matters more than ever. 'Before CarVe, yield data was always yesterday's news,' said Jarrod Gillig, senior vice president of Cargill's North American Beef business. 'Now, we're making decisions in the moment and saving product that would've been lost. By applying smart technology to the problem, we're getting more meat from every animal, reducing waste, and making protein production more efficient and sustainable from start to finish.' Gillig noted that Cargill has also invested in the community of Fort Morgan and its people there. To help address a regional housing shortage, the company has backed a $40 million development project for employee housing. This includes 27 townhomes which have already been built and an apartment complex with 81 units set to open in the Fall. And Cargill has provided more than $500,000 in grants to local organizations, including the United Way, to support additional childcare options and other programs that help address the regional housing issue like first-time home buyer classes. 'Fort Morgan plays an important part in Cargill's critical role as a food company to the nation and the world,' said Gillig. 'By partnering with local ranchers and farmers in Colorado and the region, we're working hard to produce more food with less impact there so we can move it to store shelves and ultimately family dinner tables across the country.' About Cargill Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our approximately 160,000 employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. For more information, visit and our News Center.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cargill to Invest $90 Million in Fort Morgan, Colo. Beef Plant
Move will improve operational efficiencies, increase yields and make facility even safer MINNEAPOLIS, June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cargill announced today it is investing nearly $90 million in automation and new technologies at its Fort Morgan, Colo. beef plant as part of its Factory of the Future initiative. The enhancements, which will take place over the next several years, will help Cargill continue to improve operational efficiencies, increase yields and make the Fort Morgan facility even safer and more inclusive for employees. The company has already invested nearly $24 million in technology upgrades at Fort Morgan since 2021. One of the first and most revolutionary automated solutions to be implemented at the Fort Morgan plant will be CarVe, Cargill's proprietary, patent-pending computer vision technology. CarVe measures red meat yield in real time, giving frontline managers instant insights and the ability to share feedback with employees to improve their cutting technique. CarVe helps keep more protein in the food system that otherwise would be lost in the process. According to the USDA, the U.S. produces more than 27 billion pounds of beef annually. Even a one percent yield improvement can save hundreds of millions of pounds of meat. And with the U.S. cattle supply at its lowest level in years, improving yield matters more than ever. "Before CarVe, yield data was always yesterday's news," said Jarrod Gillig, senior vice president of Cargill's North American Beef business. "Now, we're making decisions in the moment and saving product that would've been lost. By applying smart technology to the problem, we're getting more meat from every animal, reducing waste, and making protein production more efficient and sustainable from start to finish." Gillig noted that Cargill has also invested in the community of Fort Morgan and its people there. To help address a regional housing shortage, the company has backed a $40 million development project for employee housing. This includes 27 townhomes which have already been built and an apartment complex with 81 units set to open in the Fall. And Cargill has provided more than $500,000 in grants to local organizations, including the United Way, to support additional childcare options and other programs that help address the regional housing issue like first-time home buyer classes. "Fort Morgan plays an important part in Cargill's critical role as a food company to the nation and the world," said Gillig. "By partnering with local ranchers and farmers in Colorado and the region, we're working hard to produce more food with less impact there so we can move it to store shelves and ultimately family dinner tables across the country." About Cargill Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our approximately 160,000 employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. For more information, visit and our News Center. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: media@
Hi Dubai
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Make it in the Emirates Awards 2025 Extends Deadline Until April 30
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has extended the submission deadline for the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards to 30 April 2025, giving companies, factories, and individuals across the UAE additional time to compete for national recognition. Part of the UAE's wider Operation 300bn strategy to expand the industrial sector to AED300 billion by 2031, the awards honour excellence, innovation, and resilience in manufacturing and advanced technology. Organised under nine categories and five strategic pillars, the initiative spotlights standout achievements in areas such as smart manufacturing, sustainability, in-country value (ICV), leadership, talent development, and the preservation of traditional crafts. To ensure a rigorous and transparent selection process, MoIAT has partnered with the University of Cambridge as the official Technical Evaluation Partner. The university will apply international best practices to evaluate entries. The five award pillars include: Excellence in In-Country Value (ICV) Factory of the Future – featuring awards for sustainability, smart manufacturing, and innovation Industry Enablers and Strategic Partners Leadership and Talent – including Young Talent and Inspirational Leader categories UAE Traditional Crafts Evaluation will commence post-deadline, with winners announced on the first day of Make it in the Emirates 2025 , scheduled from 19–22 May at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. This year's edition is set to be the largest yet, with over 500 exhibitors across 50,000 sqm of space. In 2024, the awards saw over 670 submissions, recognising 13 trailblazers in industrial advancement. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Mid East Info
22-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Recognizing the Future of Industry: Extending third edition of Make it in the Emirates Awards Entries
Abu Dhabi-UAE– The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced an extension to the submission deadline for the third edition of the Make it in the Emirates Awards. Companies, factories, and individuals across the UAE have until 30 April 2025 to submit their entries for national recognition. The Make it in the Emirates Awards are a flagship initiative under the UAE's industrial strategy. They celebrate innovation, resilience, and excellence across the manufacturing and advanced technology ecosystem. The awards are pivotal in supporting Operation 300bn, the national strategy to grow the UAE's industrial sector to AED 300 billion by 2031. Structured across nine categories and five strategic pillars, the awards highlight achievements in smart manufacturing, sustainability, innovation, in-country value (ICV), leadership & talent, and the preservation of traditional crafts. MoIAT has partnered with the University of Cambridge to ensure the highest evaluation standards as the official Technical Evaluation Partner. The university will apply rigorous international best practices to support a transparent, impartial judging process. Award Categories and Impact The awards are organized under five main pillars: 1. Excellence in In-Country Value (ICV) 2. Factory of the Future Sustainable Manufacturing Award Smart Manufacturer Award Excellence in Innovation Award 3. Industry Enablers and Strategic Partners Industrial Strategic Partner Award Quality Award 4. Leadership and Talent Young Talent of the Year Award Inspirational Leader Award 5. UAE Traditional Crafts (for individuals and companies) The evaluation process will begin immediately after the deadline. Winners will be announced on Day 1 of Make it in the Emirates 2025, taking place from 19-22 May at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. In 2024, the awards attracted more than 670 submissions, with 13 winners recognized for advancing industrial resilience and innovation. Make it in the Emirates 2025, expected to be the largest yet will feature more than 500 exhibitors over 50,000 sqm of exhibition space, – underscoring the scale of the UAE's industrial transformation.
