Bunge agrees to sell California rice mill
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) announced the sale of its rice mill in Woodland, California, to Farmers' Rice Cooperative. The transaction will be finalized by the end of 2020, pending customary closing conditions. CEO Greg Heckman stated that the mill had limited connections to Bunge's broader value chains, prompting the decision to sell. This move is part of a portfolio review aimed at optimizing operations.
- The sale allows Bunge to focus on core business operations.
- Transition plans are in place to support employees and customers.
- Limited connections to broader value chains highlight potential inefficiencies.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) today announced that it has agreed to sell its rice mill in Woodland, California to Farmers' Rice Cooperative. The completion of the sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized by the end of 2020.
"As part of our portfolio review, we determined that this mill has limited connections to Bunge's broader value chains," said Greg Heckman, Bunge's Chief Executive Officer. "We will work closely with the new owners to make the transition as smooth as possible for employees and customers."
About Bunge Limited
Bunge (www.bunge.com, NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has almost 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
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