Sugar & Confectionery
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Barry Callebaut to run own distribution network in South Africa, eyes growing market
SOUTH AFRICA – The world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, Barry Callebaut Group, is seeking to expand its operations in South Africa…
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Egypt nears actualization of self-sufficiency in sugar production to satisfy growing local demand
EGYPT – Egypt has reached 90 percent self-sufficiency in sugar production thanks to a steady production of sugarcane and expansion of sugar beet production in…
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Ethiopian Sugar Industry Group established to manage five state-owned sugar plants
ETHIOPIA – The government of Ethiopia has established the Ethiopian Sugar Industry Group (ESIG), to manage operations of five state-owned sugar factories i.e., Wonji, Metehara,…
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Barry Callebaut to build US$104m specialty chocolate factory in Canada
CANADA – Belgium headquartered cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group is building a new factory in Canada to meet growing demand for specialty…
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Natural sweeteners edge out synthetic alternatives in race towards zero sugar
Food formulators find a sweet spot in natural sweeteners as journey to zero sugar gathers pace