Information for Stakeholders
What is CZ’s primary activity?
CZ provides supply chain solutions across four core operational lines – Advisory, Agriproducts, Energy and Food ingredients & packaging. These include physical trading, liquidity solutions, freight, logistics and stock management, consultancy, market analysis and sustainability.
What products does CZ work with?
CZ works with a range of products that are used by the global food and beverage industry, including raw and refined sugar, fruit, dairy, additives, grains, nuts and seeds, electricity, biomass, ethanol, PET packaging, recycled plastic and glass. For a full list please see our products brochure.
Who owns CZ?
CZ is owned by ABF, Maquarie and an Employee Benefit Trust. Czarnikow Group Limited (CGL) is its operational company, owned 100% by C. Czarnikow Limited (CCL)
CZ financial overview 2023
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$4,205 million
Gross profit (+21% on 2022)
$93.9 million
Total available facilities (+19% on 2022)
$1,448 million
Working with CZ
We have strong, long-lasting relationships with many banks and financial partners, supported by trust and collaboration. We also work with alternative lenders to retain flexibility, innovation and wide coverage.
Shareholder structure
42.5%
Macquarie Group Limited
42.5%
Associated British Foods PLC
15%
Employee benefit trust
Reporting
For full reports, policies and more visit our reporting page