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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.
It is a human, collective and committed adventure to build today the agriculture and industry of tomorrow.

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Cristal Union refinances €901 million through a syndicated loan to pursue its development

Cristal Union announces successful completion of a €901 million refinancing with its banking partners, a strong sign of their trust in the Group’s business model. This transaction executed in January 2026, supports the Group’s development and further consolidates Cristal Union’s leading role in the growing and processing of sugar beet in France, as well as its commitment to environmental transition.
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All the Cristal Union teams wish you all the best for 2026

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Cristal Union launches Cristal Vision Empreinte zéro

The only comprehensive and certified approach to sustainability.

Nine thousand farmers rallied to better protect soils and biodiversity, and to reduce the carbon footprint of their production.

Unprecedented action, innovative tools, technical and financial support.


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A group of men and women committed to producing the best

Our cooperative is an extension of each of our members’ own farms.
This model carries a responsibility: it compels us to look far ahead, very far ahead, to ensure the long‑term future of sugar‑beet growing by securing our growers’ income and providing them with the visibility they need to manage their operations with confidence. Olivier de Bohan Chairman
Governance and cooperative model

Agricultural and industrial performance, sustainability

Our operations

Sugar

As the cooperative's longest-running operation, sugar production represents nearly two-thirds of Cristal Union's revenue. The Group's 8 sugar factories convert sugar beets grown by cooperative members into sugar destined for large retailers and industrial applications.
Sugar

Alcohol

The product of fermentation and distillation of agricultural raw materials, ethyl alcohol is produced from sugar beets, whole wheat and wine substrates. Our industrial facility fitted with the latest technology allows us to offer a very wide range and high-quality products.
Alcohol

Bioethanol

With its ethanol production operations and use of ethanol as a biofuel, Cristal Union is fully engaged in the future of the European energy market. Ethanol is part of the composition of E10 and E85.
Bioethanol

Animal feed

The by-products from the sugar production process (sugar beet pulp) and distilleries (wheat biomass), as well as harvested alfalfa are processed in the dehydration units. Processed granulates ads energy and protein to animal feed.
Animal feed