Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun UA (Cosun) is primarily engaged in the production and processing of agricultural raw materials into food products and non-food applications. The company operates in industries such as food production, bio-energy, and sustainable lifestyle ingredients. Its product portfolio includes potato-based meals from Aviko, pancake syrup from Van Gilse, fibre-rich cereal bars with inulin from Sensus, circular egg boxes made from potato starch and green gas from sugar beet tops and tails.

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Royal Cosun's R&D arm focuses on leading innovations that contribute to a sustainable world by developing new processes and sustainable ingredients. The company aims to grow in areas such as fibers, plant-based proteins, and other plant-based alternatives through technologies like fermentation and enzymatic conversion. The company also invests in application knowledge for ingredients like Fidesse, PotatoCheezz, inulin, and Tendra, which enhance various applications. Additionally, the company accelerates its food ingredient platform by collaborating with start-ups, scale-ups, and other knowledgeable parties, supported by a dedicated team for scouting and screening. The company also engages with knowledge institutions and invests in venture funds to strengthen its knowledge position and innovative capabilities. The R&D unit of the company is the Cosun Innovation Center responsible for fulfilling the company's ambitions in growth, sustainability, and process and energy efficiency. It supports the business groups in identifying opportunities and risks of innovations and accelerates their introduction to the market. In FY2024, the company incurred expenditure of EUR22.8 million on R&D, which as a percentage of revenue, stood at 0.7%.