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CAP
Fair policies. Resilient farms. Stronger markets.
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of European Beet GrowersRepresenting Europe’s
of European Beet Growers
Representing Europe’s
sugar beet growers.
A shared voice since 1927.
Promoting a sustainable EU sugar beet sector.
ROOTED IN EUROPESINCE1927
European roots. A shared future.Connecting growers, informing policy and strengthening the future of sugar beet across Europe.
Meet our members ↗What we stand forFour priorities.
Four priorities.
One resilient sector.
A clear agenda for growers, from the field to European policy.
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Crop Protection
Healthy crops through practical tools and innovation.
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Sustainability
Climate action and healthy soils, rooted in the field.
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Bioeconomy
More from beet: food, feed, energy and bio-based products.
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100years
1927 — 2027
CIBE 100th AnniversaryA century of growing.
A century of growing.
A future to shape together.
A hundred years of European cooperation.
Growing the next chapter together.
Sugar beet in EuropeDeep roots.
Deep roots.
A significant contribution.
From European fields to food and renewable energy.
100 000
Sugar beet growers
At the heart of the sector
15 million
Tonnes of sugar
Average production
88
Sugar factories
Supporting rural economies
8.5 million hl
Ethanol production
Contributing to renewable energy
CIBE sector overview · 2025–2026 · Figures supplied by CIBE for this design concept.
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Sector news08 September 2026 · Crop Protection
CIBE Technical and Reception Control Committee (TRCC)
Growers share good practices and new developments in Hanover.
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20 May 2026 · Governance
CIBE General Assembly elects Guillaume Gandon as new President
A new presidency elected at the Brussels General Assembly.
Read more ↗Policy news27 January 2026 · Markets & CAP
ON INWARD PROCESSING AND INDIA: BEET SUGAR SECTOR WELCOMES IMPROVED POLICY COHERENCE FROM EUROPEAN COMMISSION
A joint response from CIBE, CEFS and the ACP/LDC Sugar Industries Group.
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