Sugar & Confectionery

Ghana introduces new border controls banning land transit of key imported goods to prevent revenue leakages and curb smuggling through abuse of the transit trade regime.

The launch of ChoViva highlights rising interest in sustainable chocolate alternatives amid volatile global cocoa prices.

The fund is set to help structure and finance new sugar projects, aiming to strengthen domestic production and build a competitive, investor-ready sugar industry.

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.

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.