Presentation of the Finasucre Group

The group produces raw, direct consumption raw, direct consumption raw, white and refined sugar from cane and beet and markets these to industrial clients and to retail outlets in many different types of packaging. It also manufactures an entire line of caramels and speciality sugar.

It sells renewable energy in the form of electricity, alcohol, molasses, beet pulps and other products used for animal feed.

Through its Galactic subsidiary, Finasucre is a large producer of lactic acid and its derivatives, also carrying out research into biodegrable and recyclable plastics. Finasucre is also involved in the engineering and production of equipment for sugar mills.

The group has factories in Belgium, the Netherlands, Democratic Republic of Congo, Australia, China and the United States.

The group operates a concession of 11,700 hectares growing sugar cane in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has 14,700 hectares of arable land in Australia, as well as 4,900 hectares of land with a development potential.

For the year ended 31 March 2021, the group recorded a turnover of € 382 million and net assets of € 570 million. The group employs 2,275 people on a permanent basis and more than 2,500 extra people during the campaign to produce 438,067 tons of sugar.

By making direct equity investments in listed and non-listed companies with significant growth potential, the group is also diversifying into various sectors, in particular real estate and macadamia nuts.

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30-09-2021
Closure of the site of Iscal Sugar in Mons September 2021: closure of the Mons site and the Caramel business of Iscal Sugar.
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01-09-2021
New logo for Iscal Sugar September 2021 : our subsidiary Iscal Sugar has a new logo. Download...
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31-07-2021
Production and marketing of sweet potatoes in Australia July 2021: Establishment of a partnership between FIA and Carter & Spencer for the production and marketing of sweet potatoes in Australia.
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30-05-2021
Corporate Social Responsibility Finasucre has decided to set out fully transparent commitments in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In 2021, the Company obtained the 1-star Ecodynamic Company label from Bruxelles Environnement. This voluntary environmental label offers official recognition to companies that work to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment. Finasucre...
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30-12-2020
New range of rhum in DRC : Kwilu Rhum Bonobo December 2020: Launch of the Kwilu Rhum Bonobo range at the Compagnie Sucrière in Kwilu Ngongo in DRC.
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15-12-2020
2020 sugar campaign in Democratic Republic Congo 2020 sugar campaign in Democratic Republic Congo The campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo was completed on November 6, after 162 days. The total production reached 81,287 tons of sugar.
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01-12-2020
Iscal Sugar acquires a direct stake in Alldra BV December 2020: Acquisition by Iscal Sugar SA of a direct stake of 100% in Alldra BV.
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01-12-2020
Iscal Sugar sells its participation in Iscal Sugar BV December 2020 : Sale by Iscal Sugar SA of 75% of its stake in Iscal Sugar BV to Pfeifer & Langen, and creation of a partnership in retail. The...
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30-10-2020
Closure of our plant in Bingera (Australia) October 2020 : closure of our plant in Bingera (Australia) in order to concentrate sugar cane supply onto our plant in Millaquin.
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30-10-2020
Joint Venture with BBCA Biochemical in China for the production of PLA. November 2020: Establishment of a Joint Venture with BBCA Biochemical in China for the production of PLA.
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30-06-2020
First production of organic sugar at Iscal Sugar June 2020 : first production of organic sugar at Iscal Sugar.
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30-04-2020
Liquidation of B&G in China April 2020: In China, liquidation of the company B&G and its subsidiaries. Constitution...
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12-03-2020
Partnership between Finasucre and Macadamias Direct March 2020 : Macadamias Direct and Finasucre partnership to drive new growth Leading...
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30-12-2019
Australia : minority interests in Milkadamia and Jindilli In Australia, acquisiton of minority interests in two companies selling products derived from macadamia nuts : Milkadamia (milkt, creams, butter, ...) and Jindilli (beauty creams and oil).
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30-08-2019
Participation in Global Baby SAS Finasucre invested in the French company Global Baby SAS, which designs, produces and sells nutritional and food products for new-borns, children and adults.
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30-08-2019
Australia : acquisition of macadamia nuts orchards Australia : acquisition by TQ Holdings of three properties, with a total of 645 hectares macadamia nuts orchards.
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30-01-2019
Finasucre acquires a stake in Ynsect SAS Finasucre invested in the French company Ynsect that breeds insects to produce premium, natural, high quality ingredients for aquaculture and animal nutrition.
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30-10-2018
Australia : first production of organic sugar October 2018 : first production of organic sugar in Australia.
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28-06-2013
Statements of the European Commission regarding the extension of the Sugar regime till 30 September 2017 and about the CAP reform The European Commission publishes its common agricultural policy for the coming years and confirms the abolition of the European sugar quotas as from the campaign 2017. Political...
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22-11-2012
Projet de fusion simplifiée par absorption de Groupe Sucrier SA par Finasucre SA Projet de fusion simplifiée par absorption de Groupe Sucrier SA par Finasucre SA Download pdf
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06-11-2012
Acquisition of EuroBiotec by Galactic Galactic strengthens its R&D capacity with the acquisition of Eurobiotec Download...
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25-10-2012
Reprise des actions minoritaires de la filiale Groupe Sucrier Finasucre SA a lancé, fin octobre 2012, une opération de reprise des actions minoritaires de sa filiale Groupe Sucrier en vue de réaliser la fusion simple de Groupe Sucrier absorbée par Finasucre.
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25-10-2012
2012 sugar campaign in Democratic Republic Congo After a severe drought in the beginning of the year 2012, the campaign in DRC ended on 22 October 2012. Sugar production : 63.407 tons Crushed...
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19-09-2012
Acquisition of Decas Botanical Synergies by Naturex Naturex, world leader in specialty plant-based ingredients, announces the acquisition of Decas Botanical Synergies Download...
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05-09-2012
Aedifica - Communiqué annuel - Résultats annuels 2011/2012 Communiqué de presse - 4 septembre 2012 Télécharger...
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22-03-2012
Acquisition of Valentine Agro Ltd by Naturex Naturex gains a foothold in India withe the acquition of Valentine Agro Ltd Download...
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12-03-2012
Definitive completion of the acquisition of Pektowin SA door Naturex Definitive completion of the acquisition of Pektowin SA Download pdf
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02-03-2012
Position of the European Sugar Producers on the Reform of the European Common Market Organisation (CMO) for Sugar Position of the European Sugar Producers on the Reform of the European Common Market Organisation (CMO) for Sugar Know more
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26-10-2011
Acquisition of Burgundy Botanical Extracts by Naturex Naturex announces the acquisition of Burgundy Botanical Extracts,strengthening...
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23-09-2011
Arenberg - Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert L'avenir de l'Arenberg - Carte Blanche dans le Soir du 23 septembre Télécharger...
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28-09-2023
2022 sugar campaign in Democratic Republic Congo 2022 sugar campaign in Democratic Republic Congo The campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo was completed on November 4, after 168 days. The total production reached 76,674 tons of sugar.
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