ETHIOPIA - Bunge SA and Hakan Agro DMCC have placed offers to supply the government of Ethiopia wheat worth US$49.50 million amidst shortages of the commodity in the market. The Herald reports the two were the only among 12 companies who bought bid documents after expressing interest in supplying the commodity meant for both government’s…
USA - The American agribusiness and food company, Bunge Ltd has announced that Brian Thomsen, president Agribusiness unit, is retiring and plans to remain with the company through the end of the year for a smooth transition. Thomsen joined the company in 2004, and has led Bunge’s Agribusiness segment since May 2014, having previously served…
USA - Bunge Limited, the American agribusiness and food company has appointed Mark Zenuk, former managing partner of Tillridge Global Agribusiness Partners to its Board of Directors effective July 17. Prior to his appointment at Tillridge in 2016, Zenuk was managing director at NGP Energy Capital Management, where he led NGP’s agribusiness investment platform from…
USA - The Dutch food and biochemical company Corbion N.V has announced it has completed the acquisition of Bunge’s stake in the Orindiúva, Brazil based SB Renewable Oils JV. This involves a 49.9% stake held by Bunge in the joint venture which specialises in the production of algae ingredients, such as Omega 3 rich oil,…
MEXICO - Bunge North America has opened a new wheat milling facility in Del Mayab, Mexico, expanding its reach to customers in Southeast Mexico who account for about 10% of Mexico’s population, reported World Grain. Bunge said the facility’s proximity to the nearby port, Puerto Progresso enhance efficient wheat delivery from the port for processing…
ETHIOPIA - Bunge S.A, Amsterdam based subsidiary of Bunge Limited has made the least offer to supply 35,000 tonnes of wheat for US$10.51 million meant for humanitarian assistance programme deemed Productive Safety Net Program. The program targets to reach 10 million food-insecure people, spending US$3 billion a year out of which 14% is funded by…
USA - The global agribusiness and food company has filed a registration for a potential public offering of its sugar and ethanol business, Bunge Açúcar & Bionergia with the Brazilian Securities Commission. With the listing which is subject to market conditions and valuations, Bunge plans to operate the business as a stand-alone entity after obtaining…
USA - Bunge Ltd, multinational food and agribusiness company is considering exporting US soybeans to Argentina and the move would be ratified depending on the margins. The plans were revealed by Soren W. Schroder, chief executive officer of Bunge at an investor event in New York adding that they look forward to bumping up soybean…
USA - Takeover talks between Bunge Ltd. and Archer Daniels Midland Co. have stalled, sources familiar with the matter said, throwing into question a combination that could have formed one of the world’s largest agricultural conglomerates. The two companies, already among the biggest global traders and processors of farm commodities, have been unable to reach…
NEW YORK - Bunge Limited, a global agribusiness and food company, has announced it has completed its acquisition of a 70% ownership interest in IOI Loders Croklaan from IOI Corporation. The acquisition establishes Bunge as a global leader in business-to-business oil solutions with expanded value-added capabilities, reach and scale across core geographies. With Loders, Bunge…
