Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Factory restarts operations after major rehabilitation, targeting full capacity milling and expanded cane development.

The move signals a shift from trade protection toward competitiveness, diversification, and regional integration in Kenya’s sugar sector.

The Lafiagi project aims to boost domestic sugar production, generate power and ethanol, and support Nigeria’s backward integration policy.

The new refinery strengthens Oman’s food security strategy and positions Sohar as a regional sugar processing hub.

Federation warns falling ex-mill prices and rising costs threaten cane payments despite strong early-season sugar output.