Michigan Sugar Companyestablished In 1906Is A Significant Agricultural Cooperative Based In Bay Citymichiganit Was Formed Through The Merger Of Six Independent Sugarbeet Companiesmarking Its Entry Into The Sugarbeet Processing Industrythe Company Specializes In Processing Sugarbeets Into Pureall Natural Sugar And Operates Several Processing Facilities In Bay Citycarocroswellowossolansingand Mount Pleasant As The Third Largest Beet Sugar Processor In The United Statesmichigan Sugar Company Produces Beet Sugar Under Brand Names Such As Pioneer And Big Chiefaveraging About 1 3 Billion Pounds Of Sugar Annuallythe Company Serves A Diverse Customer Baseproviding Products In Both Wholesale And Retail Quantitieswhich Are Likely Utilized By Food Manufacturersbakeriesand Retailerstransitioning To A Cooperative In 2002Michigan Sugar Company Emphasizes Local Ownership And Community Involvementcontinuing To Thrive In The Sugar Industry
