Cerestar Holding

Cerestar was a global leader in the production of starch and starch derivatives, serving as a critical supplier to the pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors. The company specialized in the manufacture of pharmaceutical-grade excipients, including starches, polyols such as mannitol and sorbitol, and cyclodextrins used to enhance drug solubility and stability. In 2002, Cerestar was acquired by Cargill for approximately $1.1 billion, leading to its integration into Cargill's food and pharma ingredients business. Today, its legacy continues through Cargill's extensive portfolio of life science excipients and nutritional products.