ST. LOUIS, March 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bunge has announced an agreement to sell its European margarines and spreads business to Vandemoortele, a leading family-owned food group in Europe with a strong presence in margarines and plant-based oils & fats. The completion of the sale is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.

With this agreement, Vandemoortele expects to acquire Bunge’s margarines and spreads business in Germany, Finland, Poland and Hungary, along with its spreads and margarine manufacturing sites and a portfolio of 20 consumer brands.

Bunge Chief Transformation Officer and acting President, Food Solutions, Pierre Mauger commented, "Bunge’s focus going forward is on global leadership in our integrated value chains in oilseeds and grains, and in our connected oils, emulsifiers and proteins B2B ingredients businesses. We are pleased that the margarines and spreads business will be able to further develop under new ownership."

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At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. With more than two centuries of experience, unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships, we work to strengthen global food security, increase sustainability where we operate, and help communities prosper. As a world leader in oilseed processing and a leading producer and supplier of specialty plant-based oils and fats, we value our partnerships with farmers to bring quality products from where they’re grown to where they’re consumed. At the same time, we collaborate with our customers to develop tailored and innovative solutions to meet evolving dietary needs and trends in every part of the world. Our Company has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. We have approximately 23,000 dedicated employees working across approximately 300 facilities located in more than 40 countries.

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