Sugar & Confectionery – LATEST NEWS
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Ingredion offers US$3.7B to acquire Tate & Lyle in major global food ingredients deal
Ingredion has proposed a £2.74 billion takeover of Tate & Lyle, aiming to expand its global food ingredient solutions and specialty product portfolio.
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Mars to invest US$142.9M in Australian manufacturing, AI-enabled pet food expansion by 2027
Mars will expand Australian manufacturing capacity, sustainability initiatives and AI-enabled production as part of a major long-term investment programme across seven facilities.
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Cadbury Nigeria appoints Ayman Gaafar as Managing Director
Cadbury Nigeria has named FMCG executive Ayman Gaafar as managing director as the company seeks to strengthen leadership after returning to profitability in 2025.
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India bans sugar exports until September 2026
India has imposed an immediate ban on sugar exports until September 2026 to strengthen domestic supply amid concerns over lower production and rising prices.
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Kenya Sugar Board denies release of harmful sugar into market amid US$11.6M import claims
Kenya Sugar Board rejects claims of harmful sugar entering local markets, insisting the imported industrial sugar consignment remains under strict customs and regulatory control.