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Mars Wrigley expands sugar-free gum production in Athi River
Mars Wrigley Kenya is expanding sugar-free gum production at its Athi River plant, strengthening exports across Africa and the Middle East while planning further investments to scale manufacturing capacity.
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USDA announces US$150M aid for sugar beet and sugarcane farmers amid market pressures
USDA unveils $150 million in direct support and $89.1 million in disaster relief for U.S. sugar producers facing falling prices and rising costs.
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China wine imports fall 14.6% in 2025 as market contraction deepens for global exporters
Chinese wine imports declined sharply in 2025, with falling volumes and values impacting major suppliers including Australia, France and Chile.
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Kenya sugar prices drop 4.37% in February after exit from COMESA import safeguards
Kenya’s retail sugar prices recorded the steepest monthly drop in nearly two years after the country exited COMESA import safeguards, allowing cheaper regional sugar supplies into the market.
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Kenyan meat exporters face US$7.3M losses as Middle East conflict disrupts trade
Exports halted due to Iran-Israel conflict; hundreds of tonnes of meat stuck in storage.