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Cosun: A rich past and innovative future

Royal Cosun is an international and leading agricultural cooperative that has been in existence for 125 years and is owned by 8,000 members. The company processes crops into everyday products, unlocking the full potential of plants by sustainably producing smart solutions for current and future generations. Cosun develops food, food ingredients, animal feed, biobased ingredients, and green energy. In doing so, it contributes to tackling climate change and promotes a sustainable lifestyle. The cooperative collaborates with suppliers and growers in Europe, Asia, and North America. The business groups Aviko, Cosun Beet Company, Duynie, Sensus, Cosun Protein, and Cosun Biobased Experts form the total Cosun cooperative and achieved an annual turnover of over 3.4 billion euros in 2024.

Cosun’s strategy

In 2024, Cosun set its Unlock 30 strategy, evolving from the earlier Unlock 25 strategy. The reassessment was necessary to respond to changing market conditions, technological developments, and amended laws and regulations. By evaluating and refining the strategic course, the cooperative ensures sustainable, profitable growth and strives for a long-term competitive advantage. The organization focuses on efficiency, innovation, and customer orientation to strengthen its market position. In doing so, Cosun remains agile and performs optimally in a dynamic environment. By staying the course and setting the bar even higher, the cooperative guarantees a stable, future-proof revenue model and income for its members.

Working at Cosun

Cosun employs approximately 4,500 people. More than half of them work in the Netherlands, including in the Breda headquarters. While Cosun’s Innovation Center is located in Dinteloord, the cooperative’s 24 production facilities and offices are spread across the Netherlands, Europe, and Asia. Given the cooperative’s origin and mission, the work culture is deeply collaborative and innovative. Employees work on challenging projects to develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on members, customers, and society.

Leadership
Cosun’s leadership model is at the heart of the cooperative. Leaders are the role models in driving results, developing people, and leading change. Living Cosun’s principles is core to everything they set out to do.