Food, health, cosmetics... Our products are present at many moments in our daily lives.
Behind each of them lies a solid cooperative model and recognised agricultural, industrial and commercial expertise. Cristal Union brings together more than 9,000 cooperative members and over 2,000 employees to produce and market sugar, alcohol and bioethanol.
It is a human, collective and committed adventure to build today the agriculture and industry of tomorrow.
Discover the universe of Cristal Union
Xavier Astolfi General Manager
Being ahead of the future has always been Cristal Union’s driving force. Our sugar, alcohol, bioethanol and animal-feed production bring together the highest quality standards and the lowest environmental impact on the market! This success is the result of long-term effort, structural investments, collective commitment and an innovative mindset that guides our actions every day.
Who we are:
LOCATIONS
45% of France’s sugar‑beet cultivation area
The 9,000 cooperative members of Cristal Union are located across several French sugar beet producing areas. This geographical spread, combined with a diverse set of climates, means that sugar beet production is secure.
14 production sites in France
With our 14 sites, Cristal Union has top-of-the-range industrial facilities across France. In our sugar factories and distilleries, high performance means working safely and ensuring high-quality production that is water- and energy-efficient and decarbonised.
Xavier Astolfi General Manager
