COSUCRA is giving itself the means to continue its energy transition and increase its production capacity with a €45m ($49m) capital increase.
The global food market has undergone a major transition in recent years. With its portfolio of ingredients naturally-sourced, COSUCRA is at the heart of the challenge posed by these changes.
Chicory root fibre and pea protein are playing an important role in rebalancing the nutritional profile of foods, in the supply of quality plant ingredients and in formulating health and nutrition products. To support manufacturers in these growing markets, COSUCRA is deploying a strategy where innovation plays a key role, from raw materials to ingredients.
COSUCRA has been able to impose itself very early in the sector of natural plant-based ingredients grown locally – peas and chicory
- Luc Ozanne, Co-Head of Investments at Sofiprotéo
By raising $49m from Sofiprotéol, Wallonie Entreprendre and the Société Fédérale de Participations et d’Investissement (SFPIM), COSUCRA has given itself the resources to implement its ambitious transition plan. The plan has two main focuses: ensuring the energy transition at its two Belgian production sites and increasing production capacity at the chicory plant.
The funds raised are part of the financing for an investment plan worth more than €200 ($219m) million between 2023 and 2030.
COSUCRA‘s transformation plan is an integral part of the company’s vision. By 2030, a 50% increase in the supply of FIBRULINE (trademarked) chicory products will support growth in the markets for sugar reduction, digestive health and plant fibre fortification, both in daily diet and in food supplements and health products. COSUCRA‘s industrial plan is aimed at the energy transition of its pea and chicory factories, enabling it to reduce its carbon footprint by more than 50% per kilo of ingredient produced.
COSUCRA’s transition plan provides for the creation of 75 direct jobs at the Warcoing site in Belgium.
“We are delighted that such professional investors as Sofiprotéol, Wallonie Entreprendre and SFPIM are joining us to transform tomorrow’s food while contributing to the necessary energy transition“, declared Eric Bosly, CEO of COSUCRA.
Luc Ozanne, Co-Head of Investments at Sofiprotéol, added: “COSUCRA has been able to impose itself very early in the sector of natural plant-based ingredients grown locally – peas and chicory – always looking for innovative solutions likely to meet health, environmental and societal expectations. We are delighted to support COSUCRA in this new phase of development as the challenges of agriculture and food transitions are major for the society, the planet and the consumers.”
The fund-raising supports COSUCRA‘s commitment to environmental, social and economic transition. Through 7 strong commitments, COSUCRA aims to meet the objectives of sustainable and resilient food production.
Following this capital increase Sofiprotéol, Wallonie-Entreprendre and SFPIM join COSUCRA‘s family shareholders as minority shareholders.
