CEFS and EFFAT (European Federation of Trade Unions in the Food, Agriculture and Tourism sectors) are engaged in a comprehensive social dialogue recognised by the European Commission since 1968.

CEFS and EFFAT work to promote and improve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the EU sugar sector. Click here to read our CSR Report for 2020-2021.

The EU beet sugar sector provides highly qualified industrial employment in rural areas where few alternatives exist – with remuneration higher than the food industry average.

154k EUR labour productivity in 2017 vs 57k EUR average for food and beverage industries

154k EUR labour productivity in 2017 vs 57k EUR average for food and beverage industries

73k EUR average labour compensation in the EU sugar industry vs 32k EUR average for food and beverage industries

73k EUR average labour compensation in the EU sugar industry vs 32k EUR average for food and beverage industries

Working for the sugar industry is a unique experience and means learning highly specialised skills.