Meet the Secret American Family Running the World's Food Supply

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 8:32 am ET1min read
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The Cargill-MacMillan family, with a combined net worth of $65 billion, owns 88% of Cargill Inc., the largest private company in America, generating $177 billion in annual revenue. They control 90% of the global grain trade and supply a wide range of food items, including McDonald's eggs, chocolate, salt, and oil. Despite their immense influence, the family remains largely unknown, with 14 billionaires among the 90 family members who own the company.

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