Südzucker AG

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Business Description

Südzucker AG is a leading European producer of sugar and related food products, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. The company operates across five key segments: Zucker, Spezialitäten, Frucht, Stärke, and CropEnergies. In the Zucker segment, it processes sugar beets into various types of sugar sold throughout Europe. Spezialitäten encompasses natural sweeteners and functional food ingredients for industrial applications. The Frucht division specializes in frozen foods, including pizzas and fruit preparations. Stärke focuses on starch products derived from crops like potatoes and corn, used in food and non-food industries. Through CropEnergies, Südzucker AG manufactures and distributes bioethanol primarily as biofuel, along with related by-products. With 29 factories and two refineries across Germany and other European countries, managed directly or via subsidiaries, the company serves the food, beverage, and renewable energy sectors. Südzucker AG plays a pivotal role in the European agrifood and biofuel markets as a major supplier of essential sweeteners, ingredients, and sustainable fuels.

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