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Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Nestlé faces scrutiny as report finds added sugar in majority of Cerelac baby cereals across Africa
Campaign groups say most Cerelac cereals contain added sugar, sparking calls for urgent reformulation across African markets.
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Ghana’s Food and Beverage Association warns of rising sugar, rice smuggling crisis
FABAG reports widespread rice and sugar smuggling, urging urgent government action to protect businesses and restore fair market competition.
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Dangote Sugar invests over US$700M to end Nigeria’s sugar import dependence
The company strengthens its backward integration plan and unveils new product SKUs to boost local sugar production.
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Associated British Foods expands sugar production capacity in Eswatini
Associated British Foods advances its Eswatini growth strategy with a multi-phase expansion to boost sugar output and strengthen sustainability.
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SA Canegrowers warns of industry threat as sugar imports surge fourfold in 2025
The South African Canegrowers Association raises alarm over a steep rise in sugar imports, warning of major losses to local producers.