The Mosaic Company (MOS) is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the primary nutrients required for the growth and development of plants. With its headquarters located in Tampa, Florida, Mosaic is a Fortune 500 company that mainly provides crop nutrition solutions to the global agriculture industry.
Committed to producing and delivering high-quality, efficient, and sustainable crop nutrients, their operations are divided into three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes. The Phosphates business segment produces and sells phosphate-based crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients across North America and internationally. The Potash business segment operates mines and production facilities in Canada and the U.S, producing potash-based crop nutrients, animal feed ingredients, and industrial inputs. Finally, the Mosaic Fertilizantes business segment is involved in the production and distribution of nitrogen-based fertilizers, primarily in Brazil.
The company was founded in 2004 through a merger of two leading fertilizer producers, namely IMC Global Incorporation and the Crop Nutrition division of Cargill Incorporated. Mosaic’s strategic approach focuses on maintaining and strengthening its competitive position in the global crop nutrient industry.
Its production capacity globally accounts for approximately 8% of the world's potash production and 12% of the world's phosphate production. Products are marketed in regions that include North America, Central and South America, Asia, and Europe. Among the company’s main customers are wholesalers, retail dealers, and individual growers.
Mosaic's commitment to sustainability practices is firmly embedded in its daily operations. It actively works on minimizing its environmental impact while helping the world grow the food it needs. The company has been recognized for its efforts towards sustainability, including its land reclamation and water management, with numerous awards.
Today, the Mosaic Company plays a significant role in helping meet the increasing demand for food across the globe due to the rise in global population. Through its innovation and high-quality phosphate and potash crop nutrition products, Mosaic is investing in the world's agricultural future. It continues to grow and strengthen its operations to offer better productivities, profitability, and environmental stewardship in the agricultural landscape.