Articles tagged under: Viterra
A Possible Merger
Published May 26, 2023
Viterra and Bunge are reportedly discussing a merger. These are two of the largest grain trading firms and have a large presence in the United States. Viterra, which formerly was known as Glencore Agriculture, had a failed takeover attempt with…A New Name for Gavilon
Published February 28, 2023
Gavilon has rebranded itself as Viterra. The new name and a new logo is being rolled out across the United States and Mexico. Omaha will remain the company’s headquarters for the U.S. and Mexico.Glencore Fined for Bribery
Published June 6, 2022
Switzerland-based Glencore, the parent company of Viterra Ag Commodity Trading Company, will pay $1.02 billion in fines for bribery charges in the U.S., United Kingdom and Brazil. Glencore will pay the penalties to resolve bribery charges brought by the U.S.…Grain Deal Expected to Close in March
Published January 26, 2022
Gavilon’s U.S. grain business is being sold to Viterra in a deal that is estimated to be valued at $3.5 billion. The Marubeni Corporation in Japan is the parent company of Gavilon and Viterra is part of Switzerland-based Glencore. There…Canola Crush Capacity Expands in Saskatchewan
Published April 27, 2021
Viterra has announced plans to build a canola crush plant at Regina, Saskatchewan. The facility will crush up to 2.5 million tons of canola per year and should be operational by late 2024. In the past month, Richardson International revealed…A Rebranding for Glencore Agriculture
Published August 20, 2020
Glencore Agriculture is rebranding itself as Viterra. Viterra was acquired by Glencore eight years ago. Glencore Agriculture CEO David Mattiske described Viterra as “a globally recognized brand.”Viterra Acquires SK Pulse Facility
Published August 21, 2019
Viterra, which is part of Glencore Agriculture, has inked a deal to purchase the assets of the ILTA Grain facility at Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. The pulse processing plant was built in 2015 and is connected to the Canadian Pacific Railway’s…Canada Explores New Options for Canola Exports
Published April 19, 2019
China’s cancellation of canola import licenses of Richardson and Viterra has stopped canola exports to China. The Canola Council of Canada President Jim Everson told the industry Thursday reopening the market is the top priority, followed by looking at ways…China Suspends Exports From Third Canadian Canola Firm
Published April 4, 2019
China will no longer accept canola imports from another Canadian company. This is the third firm to receive a non-compliance notification. The agriculture ministry has not identified the latest company caught up in this trade dispute. Viterra and Richardson International…