Effects of improved beet quality in recent decades on juice purification in Dutch factories

Recently, Suiker Unie increased the daily beet slicing rates of her Dutch factories. To anticipate the effects of capacity expansion on juice purification, Suiker Unie analysed relevant juice purification literature and internal experiences in advance including the effects of improved beet quality over recent decades. The improved beet quality allowed smaller investments in juice purification than expected in literature findings only. The integrated analyses of beet quality in relation to juice purification supported by the results of the first campaigns at increased beet slicing rates are presented.