Glencore Agriculture is a market leader in originating, handling, processing and marketing agricultural commodities, including grain, oilseeds, pulses, sugar, rice, cotton, vegetable oils, protein meals and biodiesel. Glencore Agriculture has a significant presence in all principal import and export markets. Our operations and marketing offices span more than 35 countries worldwide. Our origination and marketing business is built around a network of high-quality assets comprising 246 storage facilities, 35 processing facilities and 23 ports in strategic locations around the world. In addition, our global shipping fleet and rail assets allow us to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of products to our customers. We primarily buy directly from producers and farming cooperatives where possible. Our customers include food manufacturers, animal feed manufacturers, consumer product processors, local importers and distributors and government purchasing entities. Our management of the full supply chain ensures all products delivered to end-use customers meet their specific requirements and are consistent, reliable and high quality. With a focus on sustainability, safety, reliability and the high quality of our supply chain, marketing and processing activities we are committed to safeguarding our customers, employees, local communities and the environment.
