The five year plan aims to create more than two million jobs, raise farm incomes and increase investment in Kenya’s food system.
The deal expands Cargill’s grain handling network in Western Canada as the company continues to invest in its global food and agriculture business.
The Zephyrhills facility is being developed in three phases, with the first phase operational by mid-2026, the second by 2028, and the third by 2030.
The planned development includes a bakery production facility, a warehouse, and a distribution centre, according to project reports.
The inauguration marks a significant expansion of the company’s North American capabilities as it deepens its commitment to collaborative product development across food and beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical markets.