American Crystal Sugar Company

American Crystal Sugar Company is a farmer-owned cooperative that leads the United States in beet sugar production, supplying roughly 15% of the nation's premium sugar. The company operates five processing facilities across Minnesota and North Dakota, turning locally grown sugarbeet into high-quality sugar and a range of agri-products for pet, livestock, equestrian, and poultry markets. With 2,750 shareholder-growers who cultivate about one-third of the country’s sugarbeet acreage, the cooperative emphasizes safety, quality, and customer partnership, delivering reliable, traceable products to major food-industry brands. Its diverse workforce—from engineers to factory technicians—benefits from strong career development and a culture of collaboration, positioning American Crystal as a trusted supplier and industry leader.