Royal Cosun

Royal Cosun is a leading international agricultural cooperative based in the Netherlands that processes arable crops into high-value products and functional ingredients. The company operates through several specialized business groups, including Sensus, which produces chicory-based inulin and oligofructose used as prebiotic fibers for digestive health, and Cosun Biobased Experts, which develops plant-based functional ingredients for the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors. By leveraging advanced biorefining and extraction technologies, Cosun focuses on the transition to a bio-based economy, extracting maximum value from crops like sugar beets and chicory. Their products serve a wide range of applications, from low-glycemic food alternatives to bio-based excipients for drug formulation. The cooperative is owned by approximately 8,000 sugar beet growers and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and nutritional innovation.