Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Dalmia Bharat Sugar approves US$132 million integrated sugar and bio-energy project in Tanzania
The investment will establish a large-scale sugar estate, manufacturing plant and cogeneration facility to strengthen Tanzania’s sugar production and regional supply.
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NASCO Group secures US$100M financing for Cameroon sugar refinery
The planned refinery is expected to boost local sugar production, create jobs and strengthen Cameroon’s agro-industrial supply chain by 2028.
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USDA forecasts 512% surge in US imports of Mexican sugar for 2026-27 marketing year
Higher US sugar imports are expected to boost Mexican producer revenues, strengthen regional trade, and improve returns for approximately 170,000 sugarcane farmers.
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Egypt to strengthen position as Africa’s largest sugar producer by 2035
Government support, foreign investment and expanded sugar beet processing capacity are expected to drive Egypt’s sugar industry growth and strengthen regional competitiveness through 2035.
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Investors to build US$11.3M sugar factory in Siaya as Kenya expands local sugar production
The proposed sugar mill will source cane from thousands of outgrowers, produce 138 tonnes of sugar daily and generate captive power to support its operations.