Haubourdin

Cargill has had a presence in Haubourdin since 2002.

Over the years, Cargill has become one of the world leaders in the production of starch and its derivatives, mainly obtained from corn and wheat. 

Starch and its derivatives are used in three main sectors: foodstuffs, industry and pharmacy. They can be found in baby milk, sauces, ready meals, to which they add texture (maltodextrines), sweets, which they sweeten (glucose syrup) or even chewing-gum (polyol), to which they add the well-known freshness effect. Starch is also used to give paper its stiffness or as glue in cardboard. The other constituents of corn are used in animal feeds.

In Haubourdin, Cargill produces:

• Starch and derivative products
• Industrial starch

Site history:

The Haubourdin site has been in existence since 1856. In 2002, it became part of Cargill with the acquisition of the starch producer Cerestar, one of Cargill’s largest acquisitions.