The heart of Belgian sugar
SUBEL: the association of Belgian sugar manufacturers
SUBEL unites the sugar actors in Belgium to defend their interests, promote quality production, and contribute to the local economy. With our members, we are strongly committed to innovation and sustainability.
Our members
The actors of the Belgian sugar sector
SUBEL unites two major players: the Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, a member of the Südzucker group, and the iscal group, a member of the Finasucre group. These leaders combine tradition and innovation to produce quality sugars and meet the needs of consumers and industrial clients.
A journey through time
The fascinating history of sugar
Discover how sugarcane and sugar beet have transformed our societies, from tropical origins to industrial revolutions. A story of traditions, innovations, and discoveries that have shaped the sugar we know today.
Origin of sugar
First cultivated in Papua New Guinea, sugarcane conquered the world through trade routes.
The discovery of sugar beet
With Napoleon, sugar beet became a local solution to sugar shortages. Its processing marked a major turning point in the European sugar industry.
The modern sugar industry
With 20% of the world’s sugar coming from sugar beet, Europe is at the heart of sustainable and efficient production.
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