{"id":5,"date":"2018-11-27T19:39:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T19:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2018-12-03T15:50:04","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:50:04","slug":"cargill-protein-wichita-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargill Protein-Wichita headquarters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"ImageObject\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image ' src='http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cargill_Hero2-01.jpg' alt='' title='Cargill_Hero2-01' height=\"684\"width=\"1728\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' ><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  \" style='background: #005f86; border-width:5px; border-color:#ffffff; border-style:solid; padding:30px; background-color:#005f86; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:16px; color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>New Cargill Protein Headquarters Opens Door to the Future<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>$70 million Wichita investment targets top talent and brings innovative food solutions<br \/>\nto global customers through collaboration, technology and a focus on sustainability <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>(WICHITA, Kan.) Dec. 6, 2018 \u2013\u2013 <\/b>With a new headquarters of its North American protein operations, Cargill is focused on inspiring the future of protein. The new state-of-the-art building was created as a destination to retain and recruit top talent and immerse customers in innovative culinary and food sensory experiences. Designed for collaboration and growth, the headquarters connects Cargill\u2019s 800 Wichita-based employees with 28,000 additional colleagues across North America and more than three dozen protein production facilities in the U.S. and Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe want to help make Wichita the Silicon Valley of protein, bringing together the best minds, innovation and technology in the industry,\u201d said Cargill Protein President Brian Sikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Crowdsourced solutions from employees guided the design of the 188,000-square-foot building, which includes outdoor Wi-Fi lounges, game tables, grills and a firepit and flexible workspaces with easy access to shopping and culinary experiences in Wichita\u2019s Old Town District. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Benefits of the space include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">An immersive technology conference room that enables employees to collaborate easier and faster with their colleagues in global locations from Buenos Aires to Geneva to Shanghai.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">A presentation kitchen to connect customers and visitors to food solutions and inspired culinary innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">A sensory center that allows Cargill and its customers to conduct product research, focus groups and product testing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Dedicated areas to explore sustainability across the protein supply chain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s1\">Capacity to accommodate 950 employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cOur customers rely on us to bring insights to the table and anticipate what consumers need and want,\u201d said Sikes. \u201cThis building, along with our existing Cargill Innovation Center, creates a destination for customers to tap into our expertise and experience the future of protein.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Cargill, with its longstanding commitment to being a good corporate citizen, partnered with many local contractors and vendors for the new headquarters project. Over the past two fiscal years, Cargill has also donated more than $2 million in financial support to a variety of non-profits in Wichita and surrounding communities focused on nutrition, food security, sustainability and building connected communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>###<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>About Cargill<\/b><br \/>\nCargill\u2019s 155,000 employees across 70 countries work relentlessly to achieve our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, we connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">We combine 153 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side-by-side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cargill.com\/\"><span class=\"s3\">Cargill.com<\/span><\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cargill.com\/news\"><span class=\"s3\">News Center<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top   \" style='background: #279989; border-width:5px; border-color:#ffffff; border-style:solid; padding:30px; background-color:#279989; border-radius:0px; '><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Fact SheetFINAL.DOCX\">Fact Sheet\/FAQ<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span>_____________________________________<br \/>\n<span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cargill HQ Sustainability Backgrounder_11.30.18FINAL.DOCX\">New Cargill Protein Headquarters Storylines<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span>_____________________________________<br \/>\n<span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wichitago-epk.zip\">New Cargill Protein Headquarters Building Photos<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span>_____________________________________<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cargill HQ Sustainability Backgrounder_11.30.18FINAL.DOCX\">Cargill Wichita HQ Sustainability Backgrounder<\/a><br \/>\n_____________________________________<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Local%20Art%20Overview%20w%20photos%20and%20captionsFINAL.DOCX\">Local Artwork Overview<\/a><br \/>\n_____________________________________<br \/>\n<span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Brian Sikes Bio.docx\">Brian Sikes Bio<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span>_____________________________________<br \/>\n<span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Windish bio.docx\">Tom Windish Bio<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span>_____________________________________<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s2\"><b>CONTACT US<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span>Cristy Tran<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Cristy_Tran@cargill.com\">Cristy_Tran@cargill.com<\/a><br \/>\n316-291-2624<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1-300x179.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1-768x459.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1-1030x616.jpg 1030w, http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1.jpg 1500w, http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1-705x422.jpg 705w, http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3333-web-1-450x269.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3428-web-e1543519880213.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-34\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3428-web-e1543519880213-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mediaaccess.info\/wichitago-epk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3674-web.jpg\"><img 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