This 1.5-day training course, offered annually around August, is designed for individuals with no or limited experience in sugar production who wish to gain a foundational understanding of how raw and refined sugar is produced. The course provides practical, industry-relevant knowledge of the key stages of sugar processing.

You should attend if:

• You have no (or limited) experience in sugar production
• You want to learn how both raw and refined sugar are produced
• You’re looking to understand the principles and operations behind sugar manufacturing

Course Content:

• Cane harvesting and storage
• Milling
• Clarification and mud filtration
• Evaporation and crystallization
• Centrifugation and sugar handling
• Sugar refining

You will also learn about:

• Cane payment systems
• Mass balances across sugar factories and sucrose losses
• Environmental issues related to sugar production
• Utility usage (water, steam, energy)
• General factors affecting production cost

Who should attend:

This course is ideal for new hires, engineers, supervisors, students, and technical staff involved in sugar manufacturing or related sectors.

Cost and Registration:

The seminar is free of charge for Louisiana sugar factory staff. A small fee will apply for participants from other industries.

For more information or to register, please contact:
Stephania Imbachi Ordonez
📧 simbachiordonez@agcenter.lsu.edu