The integration is expected to be completed by early 2027.
The project includes a 1,100-square-metre finished-goods warehouse, alongside new offices, changing rooms and communal facilities.
Together, these investments strengthen Cargill’s broader European R&D network.
The upgrade will enable the site to shift from lower-protein sunflower meal to high- and super-high-protein variants, strengthening the regional supply of plant-based protein for feed manufacturers.
The system replaces natural gas-based steam with an electrically driven process
The company says the Ohio site will stay open for at least 20 months as it adjusts supply and supports workers.
Multi-mycotoxin contamination continues to pose a major challenge for global feed production, according to the 2025 Global Mycotoxin Report
Together, these developments reflect a continued focus on meeting growing global demand for advanced micronutrition solutions.
The new plant aims to reduce supply gaps and improve consistent access to safe, quality animal nutrition
According to Cargill, using green methanol can deliver carbon dioxide savings of up to 70%.