World news

 
Tanzania amends sugar laws to tame shortages and prices

Targeting to stabilise sugar supply and control prices, Tanzania has imposed regulations on sugar production, importation and distribution within its borders. It is reported by theeastafrican. Parliament has passed a bill containing amendments to the Sugar Industry Act that gave the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) exclusive mandate to import, st...


Sugar prices settle lower on an expected sugar surplus in India

October NY world sugar #11 on Wednesday closed down -0.08 (-0.39%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 closed down -8.80 (-1.51%). It is reported by Barchart. Sugar prices gave up an early advance and posted moderate losses after the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association forecasted India's 2023/24 suga...

 
India is unlikely to ease restrictions on sugar exports

India is unlikely to ease restrictions on exports of sugar until at least October and any reconsideration of the ban will depend on the progress of planting for the upcoming season, reported Money Control, citing a government official on the condition of anonymity. India, the world’s second-largest sugar producer, imposed a restriction on sugar exports anticipating a reduced harvest due to unpredictable monsoon rainfall. This decision aimed to stabilize do...

 
Brazil’s CS sugar production up 22% — UNICA

According to the industry group UNICA, in the first half of June, mills in the Center-South region crushed 48.998 million tonnes compared to 40.669 million tonnes in the 2023-2024 season – which represents an increase of 20.48%. It is reported by chinimandi. In the 2024-2025 season up to June 16, crushing reached 189.458 million tonnes, compared to 167.289 million tonnes recorded in the same period in the previous sea...

 
In UK, sugar beet contract prices likely to be below next year — NFU Sugar

Sugar beet prices for the 2025-26 contract are expected to be lower than the fixed price of £40/t being offered for the 2024-25 contract, according to NFU Sugar board chairman Michael Sly. It is reported by fwi.co.uk. Spot markets have dropped by more than 20% since peaking in January, with global sugar production for 2023-24 forecast at a record 183.5 million tonnes. Mr Sly...

 
Tereos to post stable 2024/25 sugar crushing in Brazil despite drought

Sugar producer Tereos expects to crush about the same amount of sugarcane in Brazil during the 2024/25 harvest as in the previous cycle, despite a drought in the country's key production area, an executive said on Monday. It is reported by xm.com. The French cooperative, which also produces ethanol, alcohol and starches, is one of the world's largest sugar makers thanks to its large sugar cane-based product...

 
In UK, a pilot environmental scheme launched for sugar beet growers

A new pilot scheme is being offered to sugar beet growers to help them access incentive payments for the roll out of environmental services on-farm. The scheme, launched by NFU Energy, NFU Sugar and Nestle, offers growers the opportunity to sell environmental services to downstream supply chain partners. It aims to allow manufacturers of goods containing homegrown sugar to invest directly in the e...


Bunge selling stake in BP Bunge Bioenergia

Bunge Ltd. Is selling its 50% share in BP Bunge Bioenergia to BP, its partner in the joint venture formed in 2019.  The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, at which time BP will own 100% of the business. It is reported by bakingbusiness. «We are pleased with the way the business is operating and the great work the team has done to become a leader in sugar and bioenergy since we created t...

 
Brazil's Copersucar sees better sugar prices ahead on weather

Brazil's Copersucar, the world's largest sugar merchant, is upbeat on sugar prices in the mid-term as dry weather in the world's top producer should confirm a smaller production in the 2024/25 season that started in April. It is reported by ChiniMandi. Copersucar Chief Executive Tomas Manzano told reporters on an earnings call on Wednesday that prices should rise from current levels close to 19 cents per pound in New...

 
Egypt has sugar reserves enough for half a year

Egypt has enough strategic sugar reserves to last six months. It is reported by Reuters. Egypt has sufficient strategic sugar reserves to last six months, the supply ministry said on Monday without detailing the size of its reserves. The country expects to...

Search