Illovo

Illovo Sugar Africa is the largest sugar producer in Africa and a significant manufacturer of downstream products, including pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. The company's downstream division produces lactulose, a synthetic sugar used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for treating constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. Additionally, Illovo manufactures high-quality ethyl alcohol used in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Headquartered in South Africa and owned by Associated British Foods, the company operates across six African countries, leveraging its agricultural base to supply global healthcare and industrial markets.