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Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events	29. Subsequent Events         In January 2012, Bunge completed the acquisition of a 35% interest in PT Bumiraya Investindo, an Indonesian palm plantation company for $43 million. This interest will be reported as an equity method investment in the agribusiness segment. In February 2012, Bunge completed its acquisition of the edible oils and fats business of Amrit Banaspati Company Limited for $93 million.

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The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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