The "BUNGE" sign atop a grain terminal facility.

Bunge surpasses quarterly profit estimates

Better-than-expected results helped by improved oilseed processing margins, grain and oil merchandising

U.S. grain trader and processor Bunge Global recently reported a smaller-than-expected drop in second-quarter profit on improved oilseed processing margins.











Bunge-Viterra approval ignores farmers’ concerns

Bunge-Viterra approval ignores farmers’ concerns

Prairie farmers must be bitterly disappointed in the news earlier this month that the federal government is approving Bunge’s acquisition of Viterra, despite their strong opposition to the deal. One can’t help but wonder what more they could have done to make Ottawa recognize their concerns. Sure, the usual conditions were put on the transaction, […] Read more

The acquisition of Regina-based Viterra by global agribusiness and food company Bunge has been in the works for some time, and the move has been met with concerns from the industry, focused mostly on the long-term impact on grain market competition. | File photo

Feds approval of Bunge-Viterra merger frustrates farmers

Bunge will be required to divest of six grain elevators in Western Canada and invest at least $520 million in Canada

Glacier FarmMedia – Following the approval of Bunge’s acquisition of Viterra on Jan. 14, stakeholders made their voices heard in a wave of reactions to the controversial merger. The acquisition of Regina-based Viterra by global agribusiness and food company Bunge has been in the works for some time, and the move has been met with […] Read more