en.Wedoany.com Reported - Cargill's plant in Boppt, France, has successfully reduced its total on-site carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by introducing Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology to upgrade its energy-intensive production processes. This €25 million modernization project replaces the original natural gas steam system with an electrically driven one. It captures, compresses, and reuses steam generated during production as the primary heat source, significantly improving energy efficiency while maintaining stable production performance.

Valérie Bochart, Plant Manager at Cargill Boppt, stated: "Since its commissioning at the end of 2025, this system reduces approximately 13,700 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. It helps support Cargill's global goal of reducing operational emissions by 25% by 2035. This investment aligns with France's focus on industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency and highlights the crucial role of local manufacturing in providing more sustainable food ingredient production."

The Boppt plant primarily produces carrageenan, biopolymers, and other texture solutions. Its products are widely used in dairy desserts, cocoa-based milk beverages, plant-based alternatives, confectionery, sauces, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. The plant supports food manufacturers with product development and formulation optimization.

Sébastien Martin, Minister Delegate for Industry, noted: "Cargill's modernization of its Boppt plant provides an example of the strategy we are pursuing: achieving better production with lower emissions through the electrification of the economy. Under the Prime Minister's leadership, we are making decarbonized electricity a central lever for reindustrialization. This project demonstrates the combination of competitiveness, industrial sovereignty, and environmental transition, which is precisely the direction we are setting for the industry."

Founded in 1941, the plant currently employs approximately 275 people, with over 75% of its products exported to global markets. Boppt also hosts a food innovation center focused on dairy, dedicated to product development and applied technology research.

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