"No one could have thought 5 years ago": major companies see an unprecedented global opportunity with the sunflower

MAR DEL PLATA.- In a global scenario marked by geopolitical conflicts, changes in demand, and a reconfiguration of the oil market, Argentina finds itself in a position that even within the sector itself was difficult to imagine just a few years ago. With production approaching 7 million tons, record levels of grinding, and a leap in exports, industry leaders agreed that the country is facing a window of opportunity to consolidate itself as a relevant player in the global sunflower business. However, they warned that maintaining this position will depend on resolving structural limitations and consolidating conditions that allow for sustained growth. From giant to filing for bankruptcy: the long collapse of SanCor after decades of crisis, sales, and failed rescues This diagnosis emerged during a panel on global trade at the Argentine Sunflower Congress, organized by the Argentine Sunflower Association (Asagir) in Mar del Plata, where executives from Cofco, Bunge, and the ...