Tienen, Belgium

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij (Südzucker)

Largest Belgian sugar refiner; subsidiary of Südzucker (DE).

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij is a sugar refinery headquartered in Tienen, Belgium, and a subsidiary of the Südzucker Group. The facility processes sugar beets sourced from approximately 3,500 local growers within a typical 50 km radius. The company operates six production sites across Belgium and the Netherlands. From each hectare of sugar beets, the facility produces 12 to 15 tonnes of sugar.

The refinery manufactures multiple sugar products including refined sugar, fondant, and sugar syrups. The production process extracts sugar from beets that contain approximately 17% sugar and 75% water, with water reused during production. The company states it serves both consumer and commercial customers for whom it processes sugar and manufactures related syrup products.

Tiense Suikerraffinaderij emphasizes safety, quality, and environmental responsibility across its operations. The company is part of the Südzucker group, Europe's leading sugar producer, and has operated continuously since its founding in the 1830s.

Capabilities

Separation
Evaporation
Ingredients
Sugar & syrups

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