21st Annual Global Farm to Market Conference
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Bunge Global (BG) 21st Annual Global Farm to Market Conference summary

Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.

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21st Annual Global Farm to Market Conference summary

19 May, 2026

Strategic transformation and integration

  • Expanded global network and operational capabilities through Viterra integration, enhancing upstream origination and processing synergies.

  • Achieved significant cost and commercial synergies, accelerating strategic objectives and improving cultural alignment across teams.

  • Largest global oilseed crusher with key assets in Argentina and Europe, providing year-round supply flexibility.

  • Enhanced ability to serve both farmers and end consumers in all major producing and consuming markets.

  • Ongoing focus on leveraging global footprint for resilience and optionality in a dynamic environment.

Market environment and demand trends

  • Vegetable oil demand has increased, driven by energy and food sectors following regulatory clarity (RVO), with near-term demand expected to outpace production.

  • Global biofuels policies, especially in Brazil, Indonesia, and Europe, are supporting long-term demand for oilseeds and specialty oils.

  • Crush margins are currently above last year’s levels, especially in North America, though refining premiums are less robust than in 2022–2023.

  • Uncertainties remain due to crop development, geopolitical conflicts, and input costs, but diversified operations provide risk management flexibility.

Operational execution and capital projects

  • Flexible asset base allows rapid response to regional crop disruptions and shifting customer needs, optimizing margins.

  • Major capital projects nearing completion, with Destrehan plant and export terminal expected online by late Q3, and other facilities ramping up through 2027–2028.

  • Long-term return profiles for new projects are favorable, with some benefiting from current strong margin environments.

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