Population expansion and economic growth result in increased consumption of meat protein and vegetable oil and higher demand for grains and oilseeds. Demand for both soybean meal (a primary component of animal feed) and vegetable oil has risen at 5 percent per year since 1992. The use of farm crops for biofuels and other non-food purposes also is driving demand for agricultural products. Bunge works with farmers in the primary growing regions of North America, South America and Europe to meet this demand, originating and transporting soybeans, rapeseed, sunseed, canola, wheat, sorghum, corn and other products. Our global network of grain elevators maximizes convenience and efficiency for farmers and ensures ease of distribution to our processing facilities and customers. By handling grains and oilseeds across the entire span of the production chain, from origin to destination, we help farmers supply quality products year-round to customers in approximately 80 countries.