British Sugar

British Sugar, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is the leading sugar producer in the United Kingdom and a critical supplier to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company operates a sophisticated horticultural facility at its Wissington plant, which is one of the world's largest producers of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. This specialized crop is grown exclusively for Jazz Pharmaceuticals (formerly GW Pharmaceuticals) to produce the active ingredient for Epidyolex, a regulatory-approved treatment for severe forms of epilepsy. By leveraging its expertise in large-scale glasshouse agriculture and circular economy manufacturing, British Sugar provides a highly controlled supply chain for plant-derived medicines. Beyond its pharmaceutical contributions, the company is a major producer of bioethanol, animal feed, and food-grade sugar products.