Michigan Sugar Company

Michigan Sugar Company is a grower-owned cooperative headquartered in Bay City, Michigan. Established in 1906 through the merger of six smaller sugar companies, the company operates sugarbeet processing facilities in several locations across Michigan, employing approximately 388 year-round workers and 1,100 seasonal workers. The company produces 1.3 billion pounds of sugar annually from sugarbeets grown by nearly 900 grower-owners across 20 counties in Michigan, as well as Ontario, Canada. Michigan Sugar Company sells sugar to industrial, commercial, and retail customers, offering its product under the Pioneer and Big Chief brands. They also package sugar for over 20 private labels, servicing prominent retailers such as Walmart, Meijer, and Kroger. Michigan Sugar Company has a significant local economic impact, contributing approximately $500 million annually to the regional economy. Their payroll totals around $65 million, solidifying their position as a major employer in Huron, Bay, and Sanilac counties. Interested parties can learn more by visiting Michigan Sugar Company's website at michigansugar.com.