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Who Is Bunge? the Agroindustrial Colossus that Was Born in Europe, Grew From Argentina, and Would Gain Even More Strength with the Merger with Viterra

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Bunge is one of the oldest agro-industrial companies in the world. Founded in 1818 in Amsterdam by Johann Bunge as a grain trading firm, the company expanded in the 19th century to South America. In 1884, one of its heirs, Ernest Bunge, settled in Argentina in partnership with the Born family. Thus Bunge & Born was born, a conglomerate that dominated much of agro-industry and the national economy during the 20th century, with interests in mills,…
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Bunge is one of the oldest agro-industrial companies in the world. Founded in 1818 in Amsterdam by Johann Bunge as a grain trading firm, the company expanded in the 19th century to South America. In 1884, one of its heirs, Ernest Bunge, settled in Argentina in partnership with the Born family. Thus Bunge & Born was born, a conglomerate that dominated much of agro-industry and the national economy during the 20th century, with interests in mills,…

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Bichos de Campo broke the news in on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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