Soybean processing and merchandising volumes were both up in the quarter at 11.52 and 8.046 million metric tons, respectively. The soft seed processing refining segment experienced increases across all regions, and “higher merchandise volumes were driven by the company’s expanding global soft seeds origination footprint,” he added. We have a long track record of managing market volatility and continuing to deliver for our stakeholders, all while growing our earnings,” Greg Heckman, Bunge CEO, elaborated. Feedstock demand across our global processing network is also benefiting from the constructive [renewable volume obligation] in the U.S., along with growing biodiesel blend rates in other countries. Soy and soft seed oils are expected to contribute approximately one-half of global vegetable oil production growth over the next decade.”