SEB Profile
Seaboard Corporation operates globally as a diversified agribusiness and transportation enterprise. The company is structured into six distinct segments: Pork, Commodity Trading and Milling (CT&M), Marine, Sugar and Alcohol, Power, and Turkey. Within its Pork segment, Seaboard specializes in the production and distribution of fresh and frozen pork products, supplying a wide array of customers ranging from foodservice operators to grocery stores and distributors. Additionally, the segment engages in hog production and biodiesel manufacturing.
The CT&M segment plays a pivotal role in the agricultural commodities market, managing the sourcing, transportation, and trading of wheat, corn, soybeans, soybean meal, and other commodities. It also oversees the production of essential food products such as wheat flour, maize meal, manufactured feed, and oilseed crush commodities, contributing significantly to Seaboard's global supply chain capabilities.
Seaboard's Marine segment operates extensive cargo shipping services across the United States, Caribbean, and Central and South America. With a fleet comprising 20 chartered and 4 owned vessels, the segment provides dry, refrigerated, and specialized container shipping solutions. It also manages terminal facilities for cargo consolidation and temporary storage, enhancing logistical efficiency.
The company's Sugar and Alcohol segment focuses on the production and distribution of sugar and alcohol products. It operates a 51-megawatt cogeneration power plant fueled by sugarcane by-products, natural gas, and biomass, generating and selling energy. Additionally, Seaboard's Power segment operates as an independent electricity producer, supplying power to the Dominican Republic's power grid. Lastly, the Turkey segment specializes in organic turkey production, catering to retail stores, foodservice outlets, and international markets including Mexico. Established in 1918 and headquartered in Merriam, Kansas, Seaboard Corporation continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and efficient transportation solutions.
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