Cargill acquired Integral Animal Nutrition, founded in 1986 and suplier of products and solutions such as premixes, minerals and protein feed for beef cattle production systems in pasture and feedlot. The company has a strong presence in the Brazilian Midwest, especially in the states of Goiás, Tocantins and Mato Grosso.

Cargill Animal Nutrition operates in 40 countries providing animal nutrition solutions for poultry, cattle, equine, fish, swine, dogs and cats. Scott Ainslie, vice president and director of Cargill Animal Nutrition, commented: "Our customers are at the forefront of everything we do and I’m thrilled to partner with a company that has more than 31 years of experience and a strong reputation for quality products and services in Brazil. We see this acquisition as an important step in our plan to grow the beef business in Brazil and strengthen our supply chain throughout the country."