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Sugar & Confectionery – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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World Bank–CAK report flags government bailouts for state sugar mills as threat to private-sector competition in Kenya
A new World Bank–CAK survey warns that major state bailouts for public sugar mills distort competition and stall sector efficiency reforms.
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Mars Wrigley opens US$33M sugar-free gum plant in Kenya
Mars Wrigley launches KES 4.2B Athi River factory to scale sugar-free gum production and expand exports across Africa and the Middle East.
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KAM seeks sugar levy exemptions to boost Kenya’s competitiveness in regional, global markets
KAM urges key tax exemptions and strategic reforms to strengthen Kenya’s sugar industry and revive production.
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Wega Food targets major capacity boost as Cameroon’s sugar market faces structural gaps
Wega Food outlines major expansion plans aimed at strengthening domestic sugar supply and reducing reliance on refined sugar imports.
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TPC Limited announces US$52M investment to boost Tanzania’s sugar, ethanol production
TPC launches a major value-addition project to expand ethanol output, power generation, and agricultural by-products in Tanzania.