The Wabern mill was built in 1880/81 and is one of Südzucker AG's oldest facilities.

About 7,000 tonnes of sugar beets are processed daily during the campaign, which runs from end of September to end of December. During this time, the plant operates continuously and produces 1,200 tonnes of sugar daily. In other words, the annual requirements of one German citizen are met about every three seconds. The plant's production output is thereby able to satisfy the needs of two million consumers, and 50,000 tonnes of sugar can be stored in the silos.

During the campaign, about 90 people are employed at the plant. The number drops to 70 the rest of the time. Most are specialists qualified to handle the sugar extraction equipment, as well as repair and maintain the sophisticated technical systems.

Sugar beets are planted for the factory on an area of 5,000 hectares by 700 farmers. The fields are located in the southern part of lower Saxony and northern Hessen. The delivered sugar beets are inspected for quality and sugar content. Beet cultivation and payment are regulated by a contract. In areas such as beet growing and the associated logistics, among others, Südzucker and farmers work in partnership in order to ensure that the quality of the raw materials supplied to the factories; i.e., beets, is the best possible, and that they arrive at the right time.