Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the company employs more than 155,000 people in over 65 countries. As a privately held company, it undertakes sevrral research and development activities. Cargill provides animal productivity solutions under the Aquaxcel, Nutrena, Sportsmans Choice, Acco Feeds, Loyall and Nutrena brands. The company offers risk management and financing solutions. It is also a trader and merchandiser of crude oil and petroleum products and derivatives. The company operates Cargill Cotton, Cargill Deicing Technology, and Cargill Grain & Oilseed Supply Chain. Cargill mines, processes and transports salt and liquid deicers.