Bunge’s $8 Billion Deal for Viterra Wins Canadian Approval (1)

Bunge Global SA, one of the world’s largest crop traders, received approval from Canada for its $8 billion acquisition of Viterra Inc.

The decision Tuesday comes after delays to regulatory approvals around the world pushed back the completion of the deal, previously set for the middle of 2024. The nod by Canada comes with conditions including some asset sales.

Bunge is ‘B’ in the ABCD storied quartet of agricultural commodity traders that have dominated crop markets for more than a century. The deal to acquire Viterra, announced in June 2023, would create a $25 billion behemoth capable of competing ...