Fort Collins, Colorado
August 27, 2008
Cargill hosted a grand opening event for employees and
members of the community on August 19 at its expanded Specialty
Canola Innovation Center in Fort Collins.
The Cargill Specialty Canola Oils Innovation Center houses an
expanded greenhouse and technology lab, which enables Cargill to
develop and improve yield for its growers and new oil traits for
its food customers in a faster,more cost-effective manner.
According to Jenny Verner, president, Cargill Specialty Canola
Oils, the expanded innovation center will allow Cargill to work
better with customers and growers.
“Cargill’s investment in this innovation center demonstrates our
commitment to the canola industry and the Fort Collins
community,” said Verner. “Cargill is dedicated to serving the
entire supply chain and is continually improving yield and
disease resistance of canola for its growers.”
Presenters at the grand opening included Verner ; Dr. Lorin
DeBonte, assistant vice president, Research and Development,
Cargill Specialty Canola Oils; Byrd Curtis, former Cargill
employee; Commissioner John Stulp, Colorado Department of
Agriculture; Mayor Doug Hutchinson; and Lee Sommers, Colorado
State University College of Agricultural Sciences Dean.
Also in attendance were: Lexie Kennedy, Regional Representative
for Senator Ken Salazar, Aaron Smith, Program Director for
Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave, Representative John Michael
Kefalas, and Tom Lipetzky, Director of Markets, Colorado
Department of Agriculture.
“The expansion of the Cargill Specialty Canola Oil Innovation
Center reaffirms Colorado’s commitment to agriculture,” said
Commissioner Stulp. “This is a great opportunity for Colorado to
be in the forefront of canola research and development.”
Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural
and risk management products and services. With 160,000
employees in 67 countries, the company is committed to using its
knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help
them succeed. |
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