FORM 6-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                        Report of Foreign Private Issuer
                      Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                                   May 5, 2003

                        Commission File Number 001-16625

                                  BUNGE LIMITED
                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                                 50 Main Street
                          White Plains, New York 10606
                    (Address of principal executive offices)


         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

                        Form 20-F    X  _Form 40-F______
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         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):__________

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):_________

         Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained
in this Form the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

                            Yes ______   No  X
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          If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-______










                                    EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1         Press release dated May 5, 2003 announcing earnings guidance








                                   SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 5, 2003                               BUNGE LIMITED



                                                By:   /s/ William M. Wells
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                                                      William M. Wells
                                                      Chief Financial Officer