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Congratulations to Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), a U.S. food company and industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, and its parent WH Group Limited (HK: 288) on Smithfield's successful $522 million Initial Public Offering. Rabo Securities USA, Inc. is proud to have served as joint bookrunner on this landmark offering.

Flashfood earned recognition at this year’s Leadership Summit for its innovative approach to reducing food waste. “We are absolutely honored to receive this year’s award for Emerging Leadership in Innovation and join this community of exceptional changemakers,” said Nicholas Bertram, CEO of Flashfood. “Our company was born out of the simple idea that we should not be throwing away food in a world where people are going hungry. Flashfood is a platform for retailers to sell surplus food before it’s thrown away, offering fresh groceries at a huge discount and making it easier for shoppers to afford healthy, nutritious food. The beauty of innovation is that it’s not always about building a big, flashy idea, it’s about using the things that are available right now and making something better out of them. That’s what Flashfood offers – building the future of food from waste.” Partnering with grocery retailers, Flashfood offers discounted prices on surplus fresh food nearing its best-by date. Using cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability, it diverts food from landfills, reduces emissions, and improves access to affordable fresh food. Find out what set them apart: https://bit.ly/3ZMxK9e

This year’s Leadership in Sustainability Award went to The Wonderful Company, a $6 billion privately held enterprise known for its portfolio of iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Teleflora, and JUSTIN, Landmark, and Lewis Cellars wines. The company is setting the standard for sustainability with advancements in renewable energy, plastic packaging, and sustainable agriculture. “We’re honored to be recognized by Rabobank as a leader in sustainability,” said Stewart Resnick, chairman of The Wonderful Company. “At every turn, our priority is to incorporate sustainable best practices into our supply chain, farming operations, production, and packaging. Whether it’s transitioning our fallowed land into solar farms, sourcing 100% renewable energy, holistic water management, or responsible sourcing, our goal is to help leave a better, more sustainable planet for future generations. As businesses and individuals, we have a shared responsibility to confront the serious challenges of climate change, so it means a great deal that our commitment to meeting that challenge is highlighted.” See how they’re leading the way: https://bit.ly/3ZX9KjF

Lineage, one of the world’s largest providers of cold storage and logistics services, earned Rabobank’s Excellence in Corporate Leadership Award this year. The company is transforming the global food supply chain with cutting-edge technologies that boost efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality and safety.   “It is an honor to be recognized for this year’s Rabobank Award for Excellence in Corporate Leadership, reflecting the vital work of our purpose-driven and experienced leadership team who works alongside more than 26,000 Lineage team members who challenge themselves to transform the food supply chain,” said Adam Forste, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of Lineage. “At Lineage, we take great pride in our work as a leading, mission-critical component of the global food supply chain, as we march toward our purpose of eliminating waste and helping feed the world.”   Explore their impact: https://bit.ly/3Bj5u4L #RabobankLeadershipAwards

We asked leaders in the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy transition industries a few key questions about their outlook for 2025. Here’s how they responded. What’s your take? #RabobankLeadershipSummit

Congratulations to the remarkable winners of this year's Rabobank North America Leadership Awards - Lineage, The Wonderful Company and Flashfood.   “Today we honor visionary organizations dedicated to providing access to safe, nourishing food and driving progress to feed and power the world,” said Willem Boezen, Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank North America. “Our awardees are transforming the norm by leading and exploring new technologies.”   More on their contributions to food and ag here: https://bit.ly/3ZFk6Vu

Congratulations to the remarkable winners of this year's Rabobank North America Leadership Awards - Lineage, The Wonderful Company and Flashfood.   “Today we honor visionary organizations dedicated to providing access to safe, nourishing food and driving progress to feed and power the world,” said Willem Boezen, Chief Executive Officer of Rabobank North America. “Our awardees are transforming the norm by leading and exploring new technologies.”   More on their contributions to food and ag here: https://bit.ly/3ZFk6Vu

We're bringing together leaders from the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy transition industries for our annual Leadership Summit – kicking off with an inspiring session from Mark Carney. #RabobankLeadershipSummit

Each year, Benchmark Week brings together leaders in the world’s energy transition supply chain for in-depth discussions and networking with industry experts. Energy Transition Specialist Amit Mathrani joined a panel at this year's conference where he shared insights on energy storage trends in the U.S.

This Thursday at our annual Leadership Summit, Rabobank will proudly announce our 2024 Leadership Award winners, celebrating organizations that embody exceptional stewardship, sustainability and innovation in the Food & Ag and Energy Transition industries. #RabobankLeadershipSummit