                                                                    Exhibit 23.1











CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


     We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-75762 of Bunge Limited on Form S-8 of our report dated May 20, 2004,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Bunge North America, Inc.
Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2003.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
June 25, 2004

