All Brands Owned by Cargill

Who owns Cargill?
Cargill is owned by the Cargill and MacMillan families, who together hold approximately 88 percent of the company. The remainder is held by employees and other private holders. It has been family-controlled since its 1865 founding.

Is Cargill publicly traded?
No. Cargill is the largest private company in the United States and has no stock listing. It has consistently stated its intention to remain privately held.

When was Cargill founded?
Cargill was founded in 1865 by William Wallace Cargill, who started with a grain storage business in Iowa at the end of the Civil War. It is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Who founded Cargill?
William Wallace Cargill founded the company in 1865. His descendants, through the Cargill and MacMillan families, still control approximately 88 percent of the business.

What is Cargill's market position?
Cargill is the largest US private company with $154 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and roughly 155,000 employees. It is a global leader in agribusiness, commodity trading, and food ingredients, competing with ADM and Bunge as well as ingredient specialists.

What are Cargill's main businesses?
Cargill operates through three enterprises: Food (ingredients, cocoa, protein), Ag & Trading (commodity merchandising and logistics), and Specialized Portfolio (animal nutrition, salt). Its ingredients arm competes with Ingredion and Kerry in texture solutions.