Cargill invests $50m in Thailand facility

Cargill Protein South East Asia president Hans Kabat said: “Cargill has been in the Thai poultry industry for 25 years and has grown to become the leading exporter of fully cooked chicken products in the country.

"I attribute this to our uncompromising approach to food innovation, quality and safety, a talented and efficient local workforce working in a strictly safe environment, and a close partnership with the Thai authorities.

“This expansion is thanks to the confidence and trust our customers place in our products, our people and our commitment to deliver.

 “These investments strengthen Cargill’s position as a leader in food and agriculture industries in Asia Pacific, and reinforce our unique abilities to meet the changing food demands in the region. It also reflects the tremendous growth opportunities for Cargill in Asia Pacific and our commitment to continue to invest in the region and its people.”

The company has planned for the expansion of the existing facility due to growing demand for its chicken products in Thailand.

A new building has been annexed to the existing facility and the construction has already begun at this site from October this year and is expected to commence its commercial operations in the first quarter of 2018.