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October 7, 2026 · Industry Watch

Cargill quarterly profit drops 52% as input costs rise

Cargill quarterly profit drops 52% as input costs rise

Higher cattle and cocoa costs weighed on earnings as the company expanded its Asian poultry operations.

Cargill’s first-quarter profit fell by 52%, with elevated cattle and cocoa costs placing pressure on its quarterly earnings, according to Food Business Africa.

Alongside those cost challenges, the company is extending its global operations through poultry investments in Thailand and the Philippines.

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