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Wissington factory, opened in 1925, is the UK’s largest sugar beet processing site, now slicing around 20,000 tonnes daily. Supplied by approximately 800 local growers, it processes three million tonnes of sugar beet annually, producing 400,000 tonnes of sugar with only 200g of waste per tonne.

The factory operates a circular economy model, creating various co-products for multiple industries. In 2007, it launched the UK’s first bioethanol plant, generating up to 75 million litres yearly. With a focus on community engagement and a significant decarbonisation project, Wissington continues to seek innovations as it celebrates its centenary.