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🌱 Industrial innovation: A European first at Tiense Suikerraffinaderij! 🌍 Yesterday,  Raffinerie Tirlemontoise - Tiense Suikerraffinaderij, part of Südzucker Sugar Division, proudly inaugurated a groundbreaking high-temperature industrial heat pump – the first of its kind in Europe! With a thermal capacity of 4 megawatts and the ability to generate heat up to 140°C, this technology allows us to efficiently reuse waste heat, increasing energy efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions, and reinforcing a circular production process. Developed by GEA Group and supported by the SPIRIT Horizon Europe Project, this innovation marks a major step in making our sugar production more sustainable while contributing to the CO₂ reduction goals of the Südzucker Group. 🚀 Key impact figures: 🔹 Reduces up to 3000 to 3500 tons of CO₂ emissions annually 🔹 Achieves a Coefficient of Performance of 3.0 – 5.0, delivering up to five times more heat than the electricity it consumes “The installation of this heat pump marks a significant milestone in our journey toward zero CO₂ emissions by 2050," says Jan Ingels, Director of Factories at Tiense Suikerraffinaderij. "This initiative is a vital part of our broader sustainability strategy and aligns with the Südzucker Group’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. It demonstrates our commitment to a greener future and reinforces Tiense Suikerraffinaderij's pioneering role in driving sustainability within the food sector. The project was made possible through collaboration between leading European research and industrial partners. In addition to GEA as the heat pump manufacturer, TNO, the Danish Technological Institute, and Südzucker’s engineering team contributed to its development. This breakthrough sets a new standard for energy-efficient food production and paves the way for wider adoption of industrial heat pump technology across Europe. We are excited to lead the way in sustainable industrial innovation! Let’s shape the future of energy-efficient food production together! 🌍♻️   This measure is part of Südzucker Sugar Division's roadmap to a more sustainable future. As part of Südzucker Sugar Division, Raffinerie Tirlemontoise contributes with these measures to the Sugar Division's and Südzucker Group's integrated sustainability strategy. #sustainability #growinginbalance #co2reduction #EnergyEfficiency #CircularEconomy 

Welcome to BIOFACH 2025! 🎉 We’re ready for four exciting days! Visit us at:📍Booth 214, Hall 7, Nuremberg Exhibition Center Explore our organic sugar portfolio and treat yourself to our confectionery samples filled with organic fondant – we are excited to meeting you in person! #BioFach #Organic #Fromfarmtofork

🚀 Unlock Your Startup's Potential with the World's Largest Equity-Free Accelerator! 🚀 We are excited to announce our partnership with MassChallenge Switzerland to foster innovation and support startups. MassChallenge Switzerland is renowned for helping startups worldwide scale their businesses. As a proud partner, we are committed to driving entrepreneurship and innovation through the Early-Stage Accelerator Program. This program offers startups across all sectors the opportunity to grow their businesses, connect with world-class mentors, and make a positive environmental and social impact. Why Should Startups Apply? ↳ Collaborate with 15+ global corporate partners ↳ Learn from 400+ world-class mentors, all equity-free ↳ Compete for up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive cash prizes ↳ Gain tailored Swiss insights and EU market access support 🗓️ Applications are open until March 5, 2025. For more detailed information and to apply, visit: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_8Y5w8c

Our ponds, private areas of the Saint Louis Sucre sugar factory, are a favourite meeting place for Picardy's birdlife! Saint Louis Sucre is part of the Südzucker Sugar Division, which has biodiversity as one of its priorities. The ponds enable more than 700,000 m3 water per year to be stored and returned to farmers to irrigate their crops between June and August, without being taken from the natural environment. In addition to their storage function, our ponds are home to many species of birds that appreciate the peace and quiet and the available food. Every year, Saint Louis Sucre exceptionally opens its doors to the PICARDIE NATURE association, to carry out annual bird counts. Last week, the Picardie Nature association, came to count more than 430 birds and a total of 20 species that live and feed around our Roye reservoirs. The diversity of species found in the Roye ponds makes them a benchmark for professionals in the field.  We are proud to contribute in this way to maintaining biodiversity around our sites, while using the water contained in the beet from which the sugar is extracted. #biodiversity #sugarproduction #sugarfactory Photo credit: Odile Plateaux

What does “From Farm to Fork” mean to you❓ To us, it’s more than cultivating and processing organic sugar beets:  It’s about producing high-quality organic food ingredients in close cooperation with our farmers for over 20 years. We’re excited to showcase this commitment BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food 📅 February 11–14, 2025 📍 Booth 214, Hall 7, Nuremberg Exhibition Center Discover more about our organic product range and taste our confectionery samples filled with organic fondant in two delicious flavours. 👉 Get in touch and secure your appointment: https://lnkd.in/eRyVErB7 We’re looking forward to meeting you there!   #BioFach2025 #Organic #organicbeetsugar #FromFarmToFork  

A glimpse of the future🔮 As we prepare for the year ahead, we look forward to the new challenges that lie in front of us. We don't have a crystal ball to predict the future but we can assure you that we'll continue to innovate and work hard to shape a successful future. Here's how you can stay updated on our innovations, events, consumer trends and market insights: 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter: You will receive regular updates on our latest developments, projects and exclusive insights https://lnkd.in/dpdfWm9n 💻Read our Sugar & Beyond blog: Explore in-depth articles and case studies on current trends, product innovations, our factories and sustainability https://lnkd.in/edcbCniV 🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn: Never miss out on the latest news and be part of our growing community. We look forward to a successful year with you. Thanks a lot for your support and your trust!

As we approach the end of this challenging year, we hope you can find time to cherish sweet moments with your family and loved ones. We deeply appreciate your support throughout the past year and eagerly anticipate a new year filled with exciting opportunities and shared successes. ✨ Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season 🎄🎅 and a prosperous new year ✨

🌱 Two Sustainability Milestones: Paving the Way to a Carbon-Neutral Future Together We’re happy to share that Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, part of Südzucker Sugar Division, has completed two major sustainability projects! 🎉 These initiatives represent significant strides toward our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. 🔧 Boiler House Modernization Our boiler house has been completely upgraded with two new steam boilers now boasting an 98% efficiency. By incorporating innovations such as heat recovery from exhaust gases, high-efficiency pumps, and enhanced insulation, we’re reducing CO2 emissions by more than 7,500 tons annually. The new system is also designed with the future in mind, capable of operating on electricity and hydrogen. 💡 Biomethane Injection: Transforming Wastewater into Green Gas Instead of flaring the biogas from our water treatment system, we’re now upgrading it to biomethane. This renewable gas will be injected into the public gas grid by 2025, supplying sustainable energy to up to 500 households. These projects reflect our ongoing efforts towards sustainability, and we’re committed to further reducing our environmental impact. This measure is part of Südzucker Sugar Division's roadmap to a more sustainable future. As part of Südzucker Sugar Division, Raffinerie Tirlemontoise - Tiense Suikerraffinaderij contributes with this measure to the Sugar Division's and Südzucker Group's integrated sustainability strategy. #sustainability #co2reduction #growinginbalance

Is the world sugar market currently “stuck in a rut”? Weather conditions, price volatilities, a stronger US dollar, export bans and more – a lot has happened 2024 that influenced the global sugar market in one or the other direction. Sugar trade analyst Julian Price has once again taken a close look at the global sugar market and analyzed the current situation with a view to possible future developments. Read on to find out how Julian Price assesses the situation: https://lnkd.in/eRUuBqcj

Did you know that 73% of European consumers are looking for less processed foods when trying to consume healthier? (Südzucker Sweet Trends Report 2024) On top of that, regionality and naturalness also play an important role for consumers when deciding what product or ingredient to buy. To develop food products that meet today’s consumer needs, our Raw Beet Sugar is the ideal solution. Learn more about  how Südzucker’s Raw Beet Sugar can support you in tending to current consumer needs in our latest article on Food Navigator. https://lnkd.in/e8SYBm8y