From July 27-31, 2026, Gillian Eggleston traveled to Casablanca, Morocco, to provide technical training for the Cosumar Refinery technical group.

The three-day program focused on key analytical and processing topics relevant to sugar manufacturing and refining operations.

Day 1: Sugar Color Measurement and Control

• Principles of color measurement and interpretation
• Types of sugar colorants
• Color control strategies in sugarcane factories
• Color management in refinery operations

Day 2: Starch Analysis and Process Performance

• Methods for starch measurement
• Effects of starch on carbonatation clarification and filtration
• Impact of starch on refinery performance
• Starch mitigation and control using amylase enzymes

Day 3: Laboratory Methods and Sugar Quality Evaluation

• Implementation of the new ICUMSA starch method for raw sugars in the Cosumar refinery laboratory
• Microscopic examination of imported refined sugars
• Evaluation and interpretation of color I.V. values

The training provided refinery personnel with practical guidance on analytical methods, process monitoring, and quality improvement strategies aimed at supporting efficient sugar refining operations and product quality.