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GFMM desk: Cargill is working to donate 60,000 liters of disinfectant alcohol to the health sector of the Netherlands. Through the 'Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports (VWS)' it will be distributed to hospitals and other healthcare institutions in the Netherlands, where the Covid-19 crisis has caused a shortage.
“This enables us to ensure the availability of surface disinfection,” said Niels Maijers, coordinator of the National Corona Taskforce on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.
Cargill has decided to help with the Covid-19 crisis by using its alcohol production in Europe. The company will donate the first 60০.5 liters to the Dutch government. This antibacterial alcohol has been produced by its staff at the Sas van Gent plant in Zeeland, Amsterdam.
“Cargill not only supplies essential food ingredients for humans and animals, but also alcohol for the drink and health industry,” said Alain Dufait, managing director of Cargill Europe. “Our people are working around the clock to keep our factories operating at full capacity across Europe. It’s no easy task because at the same time, we’re also strengthening our hygiene measures so that our people can do their jobs safely.
“We take our responsibility to continue to supply the food and health industry very seriously. In addition, we want to do our bit to help the government to optimally support and care for all sick patients. This will also enable medical staff to work more safely.”
Cargill is not certain of the demand for the disinfecting alcohol but remains committed to monitoring the situation in order to expand deliveries where necessary.
“We are also currently investigating how we can support the authorities in other European countries, such as Italy, Belgium and Germany from our European factory network,” Dufait said.
Source: Online/SZK
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