Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Beacon chocolates may soon leave the company’s portfolio as Tiger Brands rethinks its confectionery strategy.

Government hikes cane price and unlocks factory investments to revitalise Kenya’s sugar industry and boost farmer income.

A proposed exemption could empower South African sugar producers by promoting local sales and supporting over one million livelihoods.

Revival of Nzoia, Chemilil, Sony, and Muhoroni Sugar companies begins with strategic investments and plans to repay farmer and worker dues.

Private investors risk losing leases to state-owned sugar mills if they fail to modernise and support cane farmers.