We all love good food. At Cosun, we make products from arable crops such as potatoes and sugar beets: from fries to pancake syrup. As more people seek a healthy balance, we also develop tasty and nutritious plant-based alternatives that support a healthy diet and reduce environmental impact.
We extract functional ingredients from arable crops. Plant-based proteins are an excellent alternative for animal proteins and do not change the flavour or texture of foods, such as ice cream. We use inulin fibre to replace sugar and fat in products such as energy bars. These ingredients have a positive effect on health. Our food ingredients make an important contribution to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
During the production of foodstuffs, residual flows are created that serve as raw materials for nutritious animal feed. We supply plant-based ingredients for high-quality dog and cat food, from vegan kibble to dried vegetables. There is a high consumer demand for pet food with fewer animal ingredients. In addition to having a good environmental footprint, these products are made using the residual waste from our crops.
After processing our crops, we are left with biomass, which we use to produce green gas. Thanks to this circular process, no part of our crops go to waste. Cosun is the largest green gas producer in the Netherlands. We also invest in other renewable energy sources, such as solar energy and wind energy. In this way, we are contributing to the energy transition and helping to mitigate climate change.