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Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Uganda sugar export earnings rise 55.5% in Q1 2025/26 on strong regional demand
Bank of Uganda data shows rising sugar export earnings, driven by increased demand and expanded regional markets.
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High Court defers Kenya Sugar Board election case as farmers challenge zoning framework
Court delays KSB election case as farmers contest zoning, warning continued board vacuum is hurting Kenya’s sugar sector.
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SA Canegrowers calls for sugar tax abolition as imported sugar threatens South Africa’s sugar industry
SA Canegrowers warns surging sugar imports and the sugar tax are placing South Africa’s sugar sector under severe pressure.
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Kenya pledges to clear salary arrears owed to workers of leased sugar mills
Government says audited funds are set aside to pay sugar mill workers as unions demand clear payment timelines.
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Lotus Chocolate Q3 FY26 profit plunges 96% as costs rise despite revenue growth
Reliance-backed Lotus Chocolate reports sharp profit decline in Q3 FY26 amid higher expenses and business model transition.