Sugar & Confectionery – LATEST NEWS
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Ferrero cuts emissions by 7.2% as sustainability report highlights traceable cocoa, renewable energy
Ferrero’s latest sustainability report highlights lower greenhouse gas emissions, renewable electricity adoption, improved ingredient traceability and progress toward recyclable packaging across its global operations.
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Uganda challenges Kenya’s 300% excise duty hike on imported sugar
Ugandan sugar producers are seeking urgent government intervention after Kenya increased excise duty on imported sugar, warning the measure threatens regional trade and export competitiveness.
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Oyo Sugar and Derivatives project to create 500 jobs and support 1,000 sugarcane farmers in Nigeria
Oyo State’s new sugar project is expected to boost employment, strengthen sugarcane farming and support Nigeria’s drive toward greater domestic sugar production and self-sufficiency.
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Philippines Sugar Producers welcome SRA order tightening rules on bioethanol feedstock imports
The new SRA order requires National Biofuels Board approval for imported sugar-derived bioethanol feedstocks, a move welcomed by domestic sugar producers.
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BENEO launches sugar-free candy concepts with Isomalt to drive functional confectionery innovation
BENEO has unveiled three sugar-free hard candy concepts featuring Isomalt, helping confectionery manufacturers meet demand for reduced-sugar products, functional benefits and globally inspired flavours.