Sugar and sugar derivatives
Sugar factory
We produce and distribute various types of sugar in Africa, both for the local consumers and for agro-industrial companies. Somdia controls the entire production process, from growing sugar cane to industrial processing and distribution.
We produce and distribute various types of sugar in Africa, both for the local consumers and for agro-industrial companies. Somdia controls the entire production process, from growing sugar cane to industrial processing and distribution.
We also pay attention to adapt the cultivation itinerary and the choice of sugar cane varieties to the soil and climate specific to each country. The aim is to ensure the quality and sustainability of our production. All our sugar is 100% cane sugar and all the sugar refined by our teams is produced from local plantations. Somdia accounts for a large proportion of national sugar production in the countries where it operates.
We ensure strict compliance with all current international food safety standards, and most of our sites are FSSC 22000 certified. We have integrated the BONSUCRO approach, which is currently being rolled out across all our operations. In this way, we are committed to meeting the requirements of sustainability and respect for human rights, both within our perimeter and throughout our supply chain.
Distillery
Committed to continuing its industrial investments and diversifying its operations, the Somdia Group launched its first distillery in December 2024.
Located in N’Kayi, in south-central Congo, its mission is to produce alcohol from molasses derived from the refining of sugar extracted from sugarcane. This is a first for Congo, and we are proud to contribute to the development of this new industry in the country.
In Côte d’Ivoire, a second distillery will open in 2026 with an annual capacity of 12 million liters. This new venture not only allows us to strengthen our ties with the Castel Group, our sole shareholder, but also to repurpose the byproducts of our industrial operations, in line with our zero-waste production goals.
