Taiwan Sugar Corporation

Taiwan Sugar Corporation

The Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Traditional Chinese: 台灣糖業股份有限公司) is a state-owned enterprise in Taiwan that was established during the Japanese rule period. It is involved in a variety of businesses, including agriculture, forestry, fishing, and retail.

History

The Taiwan Sugar Corporation was established in 1901 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. It was initially known as the Taiwan Sugar Company and was responsible for the production and sale of sugar in Taiwan. After the end of World War II and the handover of Taiwan to the Republic of China, the company was nationalized and renamed the Taiwan Sugar Corporation.

Business Operations

The Taiwan Sugar Corporation is involved in a wide range of businesses. Its primary business is the production and sale of sugar, but it also engages in other activities such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and retail. The company operates a number of sugar factories across Taiwan, as well as a network of retail stores known as Taisugar Stores.

Sugar Production

The Taiwan Sugar Corporation is one of the largest sugar producers in Taiwan. The company operates several sugar factories across the country, where it processes sugarcane to produce raw and refined sugar. The sugar produced by the company is sold domestically and internationally.

Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing

In addition to sugar production, the Taiwan Sugar Corporation is also involved in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The company owns and manages a number of farms and forests across Taiwan, where it grows a variety of crops and raises livestock. The company also operates a fishing business, with a fleet of fishing vessels that catch fish and other seafood for sale in Taiwan and abroad.

Retail

The Taiwan Sugar Corporation operates a network of retail stores known as Taisugar Stores. These stores sell a variety of products, including food, beverages, household goods, and clothing. Some stores also offer services such as home delivery and online shopping.

See Also

• Economy of Taiwan
• Agriculture in Taiwan
• Fishing industry in Taiwan

References

• Taiwan Sugar Corporation. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_Sugar
• Taiwan Sugar Corporation. (n.d.). In Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taiwan-Sugar-Corporation