Cargill, Inc. is an American privately held global food corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.

Why was Cargill founded?

Cargill was founded in 1865 by William W. Cargill when he bought a grain flat house in Conover, Iowa. A year later William was joined by his brother, Sam, forming W.W. Cargill and Brother. Together, they built grain flat houses and opened a lumberyard.

Who is Cargill's biggest competitor?

Cargill's top competitors include Ingredion, COFCO, Darling Ingredients, Bunge, CHS, Archer Daniels Midland and Louis Dreyfus Company. Cargill is a company that produces and markets food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services.