Sugar & Sweeteners
Sterna sources 580,000 metric tons annually from Brazil and Thailand, ensuring reliability for clients worldwide. We work directly with sugar mills and cooperatives, eliminating middlemen to ensure fair prices and traceability.
+580,000
metric tons under management
4
producers represented
Applications of Sugar
Sugar is a vital commodity that plays a crucial rule in the global economy and daily life. It is a key ingredient in food and beverage production, providing sweetness ad energy to diets worldwide. Beyond its culinary uses, sugar is also essential in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and bio-fuel production.
The sugar industry supports millions of jobs, from farming and processing to distribution and retail, particularly in developing countries where it is a major economic driver. Additionally, sugar by-products like molasses and bagasse are used in animal feed, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
As a versatile and indispensable resource, sugar continues to be a cornerstone of global trade and consumption.
Quality Assurance
Ensuring quality in the sugar industry involves a comprehensive approach that begins at the farm level and extends through processing, packaging, and distribution. Efficient harvesting and advanced processing techniques are crucial; our partner mills employ state-of-the-art technology to extract and refine sugar while preserving its quality. This includes precise temperature control, thorough filtration, and careful crystallization processes. Quality control laboratories play a pivotal role, conducting rigorous tests for purity, moisture content, and other critical parameters to ensure the sugar meets both industry standards and customer specifications.
Bonsucro
Ensures traceability, reduced water usage, and fair labor practices
ISO 9001
Covers rigorous testing for purity, granulation, and chemical composition
FSSC 22000
A GFSI-recognized standard integrating ISO 22000 and sector-specific prerequisites
GAP (Thailand)
Guarantees safe farming practices, traceability, and environmental protection
In this section
Discover our sugar varieties
Cane Sugar |
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ICUMSA 150, Refined |
ICUMSA 45, Organic |
ICUMSA 100, Refined |
ICUMSA 600-1200, Raw, Brown |
ICUMSA 45, Refined |
Speciality Sugar |
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Brown Sugar, Very High Polarity (VHP) |
Beet Sugar |
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White Beet |
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