The 3 World-Class Millers

The mills producing Mauritius Special Sugars are BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard) certified. This guarantees the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their legal obligations and provide protection for the end consumer.

Alteo

Alteo is a leading sugar producer in Mauritius, specialising exclusively in high-value specialty sugars such as Muscovado and Demerara. With approximately 8,000 hectares of sugar cane under cultivation and an integrated milling operation, the group produces a range of premium unrefined sugars. Alteo is also active in the property and energy sectors.

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Omnicane

Omnicane’s main activity comprises the cultivation of sugarcane and the production of refined sugar, bioethanol, thermal energy, and electricity. It has further expanded its business operations in Eastern Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Agriterra

Agriterra is specialized in sugar cane plantation and transforms it into specialty sugars through precision farming, innovative methods, and advanced technology.

Their tagline: “From cane to crystal”.

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Rigorous Quality Standards

THE FOOD SAFETY PLAN

The food safety plan on all production sites is managed by preventive controls qualified individuals (PCQI).

CONTAMINATION PREVENTION

As per the requirements of the BRCGS, production sites are equipped with foreign body removal equipment and control exerted over finished products. Furthermore, contamination by the packaging material used for bagging sugar and containers used for its transport is prevented through appropriate preventive controls.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

PERFECTLY NATURAL

Mauritius Special Sugars contain no added colours, artificial flavours and preservatives. Furthermore, they are not treated with ionising radiation. They are 100% natural based on these criteria.

PERFECTLY UNIFORM

Production of sugar crystals with uniform colour and size is achieved using efficient controls and processes, combined with the knowledge and skills of mill and refinery personnel.

PACKAGING

The Mauritius Sugar Syndicate ascertains that the packaging material to be used by the industry is sourced from suppliers conforming to relevant ethical standards while having in place a food safety management system recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative.

INNOVATION
IN THE MAURITIAN SUGAR INDUSTRY

A successful range of 15 sugar varieties have been created and enriched over time: