As part of the agreement, the Valparaiso facility was held separate from the rest of Bunge’s business and run by an independent hold separate manager since July 2, 2025
The company’s relocation from Hillsborough, New Jersey, is a key part of its long-term strategic plan to provide retail, wholesale, in-store, and other bakers with highly responsive, expert technical services, fast parts deliveries, and timely equipment installations throughout the US.
While prices rose by an average of 6% in December 2025 due to a resurgence in demand from Southeast Asia and China, Osiriz points out that by early January 2026, global prices were stable.
Only 186,000 bags have been delivered so far, a shortfall the CS attributed to hoarding
Semolina production remains a critical link in the supply chain for durum wheat end uses such as pasta, bulgur and couscous.