The crisis has also pushed up global oil prices, further increasing production and logistics costs.
Diageo launches a $415 million facility in Alabama, enhancing supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and job creation while strengthening its North America manufacturing and distribution network.
Lacasa acquires 22.3% of KKO International and forms a Côte d’Ivoire joint venture to localise chocolate production and strengthen integration across the cocoa value chain.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa launches a 4MW solar project in Kenya, advancing renewable energy use, lowering emissions, and supporting sustainable manufacturing across its bottling operations.
India’s sugar output rises 8% to 27.39 million tonnes, driven by strong production in Maharashtra and Karnataka, alongside improved recovery rates and faster mill operations nationwide.