MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill has concluded it will no longer pursue an acquisition of Nutreco.  In reaching this decision, Cargill considered all relevant facts, including the attractiveness of acquiring Nutreco relative to alternative potential investments.

Cargill remains committed to building further its global animal nutrition platform through both organic investment and acquisitions.

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