Sucden is a family-owned global agricultural commodities merchant that sources, processes, trades and delivers soft commodities throughout the value chain. Independent and active through offices in 25 countries serving clients in 100, it is particularly rooted in sugar while also handling coffee, cocoa and related markets. Its work combines physical supply-chain operations with financial, risk-management and logistics services, alongside venture investment in sustainable food and agriculture technologies.
Cargill, IncorporatedFounded in 1865 as a grain warehouse, Cargill is a family company that sources, makes, stores and transports food and agricultural products alongside related industrial and financial services. Today, the company operates in 70 countries with more than 155,000 employees, including a cocoa and chocolate business supported by 3,500 specialists across 47 locations. Its work spans the supply chain from farmers and commodity markets to food manufacturers and consumers.LITITZ, PA
JDHSince 1886, family-owned JDH has connected agricultural commodity supply and demand while manufacturing animal feed for livestock producers. The former J.D. Heiskell & Co. now operates through a decentralized network of mills, trading offices and logistics connections, with five generations of family leadership and more than 575 employees across 11 states. Its reach includes domestic and international markets, supported by substantial rail, truck and barge shipping capacity.EAST AURORA, NY
Universal CorporationKnown for more than a century of agricultural expertise, Universal Corporation is a global business-to-business agriproduct company that connects farmers with manufacturers. Its operations span more than 30 countries across five continents, with supply-chain and processing capabilities serving customers around the world. The company also supports growers and the communities connected to its supply network.SOUDERTON, PA
ASR Group International, IncASR Group is a global cane sugar refiner and marketer whose companies farm sugarcane, operate sugar mills and refineries, and produce grocery, industrial, foodservice, and specialty sweetener products. Its operations also produce compostable plant-fiber tableware and foodservice products, with sugar refining, milling, packaging, and logistics across North America, Europe, Mexico, and Belize.YONKERS, NY