Cargill expands global pectin footprint with opening of $150 million processing facility in Brazil
Cargill has announced the opening of its new, cutting-edge pectin production facility, located in Bebedouro, Brazil. The plant, which represents a $150 million investment, significantly expands the company's ability to meet growing global demand for the label-friendly texturizing ingredient.
Built in the heart of Brazil's citrus-growing region, the new plant's proximity to citrus fields ensures an abundant supply of fresh fruit peels, the raw material required for premium pectin production. It will produce a full range of Cargill's HM pectins, significantly increasing the company's pectin supply and expanding production presence to two continents—South America and Europe.