REGINA, December 3, 2025
As humanitarian needs escalate around the world in 2025, Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Bunge (formerly Viterra) are celebrating 10 years of collaboration, in which Bunge donates land around select locations farmed by volunteers, with crop proceeds going to the Foodgrains Bank to help fight global hunger.
This year, land surrounding the Bunge terminals in Lethbridge and Trochu in Alberta and in Balgonie, Grenfell, and Raymore in Saskatchewan (totalling 267 acres) were seeded on behalf of the Foodgrains Bank.
This unique partnership has enabled farmers and community groups to contribute grain efficiently and cost-effectively, helping to fund lifesaving food assistance and long-term agricultural development projects in some of the world’s most food-insecure regions.
Now that Viterra has merged with global agribusiness Bunge, Foodgrains Bank looks forward to continuing this meaningful relationship under the new banner.
“Over the past 10 years, Viterra – now Bunge – has played a vital role in helping us respond to global hunger,” says Andy Harrington, Foodgrains Bank executive director. “Their support has made it easier for Canadian farmers to give, and that generosity has translated to tangible impacts for families experiencing hunger around the world. Together, under the new Bunge name, we will continue to make a difference for the 720 million people around the world experiencing hunger and food insecurity.”
“We’re pleased to reach a ten-year milestone in our partnership with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and continue to support their fight against global hunger,” said Kyle Jeworski, head of Bunge in Canada. “Food insecurity remains a challenge in many areas of the world, and we feel that it’s important as an industry leader to support the great work done by the Foodgrains Bank each year.”
In the past decade, the partnership has facilitated the donation proceeds of thousands of tonnes of grain, helping to fund emergency food assistance, nutrition programs, and agricultural training implemented by local partners of Foodgrains Bank members.
In addition, Bunge provides the Foodgrains Bank with a donation of $5 for each tonne of crops donated to the organization through any of its grain elevators in western Canada.
About Bunge
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
For media requests, please contact:
Peter Flengeris
Email: peter.flengeris@bunge.com
Ph: 306-569-4810
About Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 churches and church agencies working together to end hunger. In the 2024-25 budget year, the Foodgrains Bank provided $74.6 million of assistance for 1,176,111 people in 37 countries. Canadian Foodgrains Bank programs are undertaken with support from the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada. Assistance from the Foodgrains Bank is provided through its member agencies, which work with local partners in the developing world.
For media requests, please contact:
Laura Brookes
Email: lbrookes@foodgrainsbank.ca
Ph: 204-297-6124