Van Gilse Sugar

Van Gilse is a quintessential Dutch brand specializing in a wide variety of sugar products, ranging from traditional granulated sugar to specialty syrups and 'kandij' (rock sugar). The brand is deeply rooted in Dutch culinary culture and is best known for its iconic syrups used on pancakes and its extensive range of baking sugars. Most of the production takes place within the Netherlands, utilizing sugar beets harvested from local Dutch fields.

The history of the brand is inextricably linked to the industrial development of sugar refining in the Netherlands. Today, Van Gilse operates as the consumer face of Suiker Unie (now known as Cosun Beet Company), which is a massive cooperative owned by thousands of Dutch sugar beet growers. Throughout its history, the brand has focused on sustainability and regional production, maintaining its status as the market leader for sugar in the Netherlands. Its products are highly visible in nearly every Dutch household, marking it as a staple of the national pantry.