Sugar & Confectionery
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Popular zero-calorie food sweetener erythritol linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
GLOBAL–A sugar substitute popular in snack bars and low-sugar ice cream, erythritol, may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new research carried…
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South African sugar giant Tongaat Hulett requests extension of business plan publication
SOUTH AFRICA – Tongaat Hulett, an agriculture and agri-processing company, focusing on the complementary feedstocks of sugarcane and maize, has asked for a time extension…
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Production of steviol glycosides extracted from stevia proves to be sustainable: new study from University of Surrey suggests
EUROPE – Filling the gap in understanding the long-term benefits and potential risks involved in switching over to sweeteners and sweetness enhancers in the context…
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Pause on sugar tax increment a welcome relief to South African sugar producers
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has paused further on the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), otherwise known as the sugar tax for two years in an…
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South African Sugar Association manages to localize demand for 280,000 t of sugar under Sugarcane Master Plan
SOUTH AFRICA – South African Sugar Association (SASA) has made progress in implementing the Sugarcane Master Plan, achieving 280,000 t of sugar demand locally out…