Royal Cosun

Cosun Royal Cosun is an international agricultural cooperative established in 1899 that transforms crops, specifically sugar beets, chicory, and potatoes, into everyday solutions. It is owned by approximately 8,400 sugar beet growers and employs tens of thousands of people, aiming to create a pleasant, nutritious, and circular world through sustainable practices. The company produces a diverse portfolio of food products, ingredients, dietary fibers, animal feed, biobased products, and green energy. Cosun focuses on addressing social challenges linked to climate change, fossil raw material replacement, the protein transition, and the demand for healthier food options. Significant innovations include plant-based ingredients like Potato TexaPure, which enhances the texture of hybrid meat products, and Tendra, a field bean protein that replaces animal proteins in various foods. Cosun emphasizes its 125-year history in valorizing arable crops and actively participates in sustainability through innovative product applications and collaborations with its members and employees. The cooperative seeks to meet the increasing demand for plant-based alternatives while contributing positively to health and the environment.