Cargill plans to keep several operations in Wichita

Wichita is home to the company's beef business and its turkey and cooked meat business, which includes deli meats.

Cargill cited a "collaborative atmosphere" between the company and city and state officials to creating a business environment that will enable the company to meet its customers' needs.

Other criteria the company considered included minimizing disruption to the business from relocation, quality of life for its employees and optimizing company resources.