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Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya Sugar Board orders mandatory registration of sugar repackaging firms
The Kenya Sugar Board has directed all sugar repackaging businesses to register under new rules aimed at improving traceability and quality control.
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Chemelil Sugar Factory resumes operations after major modernization investment
The revived sugar mill aims to boost production efficiency following new investments and a leasing deal with Kibos Sugar.
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Oman nears launch of first sugar refinery at Sohar Port to boost local production
The new Sohar refinery will mark Oman’s entry into domestic sugar production, aiming to reduce dependence on imports.
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Kenya to retain 80% of workers as state sugar mills transition to private management
The government pledges job security and improved efficiency as private investors take over operations of struggling State-owned sugar mills.
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Kenya’s CS Kagwe defends 4% sugar development levy to boost sector growth
Agriculture ministry insists levy is essential to fund cane development, factory upgrades, and research despite industry pushback.