Sugar & Confectionery – LATEST NEWS
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Nestlé launches Choco Crossies snack vibes with cocoa-free ChoViva chocolate alternative
The launch of ChoViva highlights rising interest in sustainable chocolate alternatives amid volatile global cocoa prices.
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Nigeria launches US$7.2M sugar project acceleration fund to boost Greenfield sugar investments
The fund is set to help structure and finance new sugar projects, aiming to strengthen domestic production and build a competitive, investor-ready sugar industry.
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Mars Wrigley expands sugar-free gum production in Athi River
Mars Wrigley Kenya is expanding sugar-free gum production at its Athi River plant, strengthening exports across Africa and the Middle East while planning further investments to scale manufacturing capacity.
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USDA announces US$150M aid for sugar beet and sugarcane farmers amid market pressures
USDA unveils $150 million in direct support and $89.1 million in disaster relief for U.S. sugar producers facing falling prices and rising costs.
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Kenya sugar prices drop 4.37% in February after exit from COMESA import safeguards
Kenya’s retail sugar prices recorded the steepest monthly drop in nearly two years after the country exited COMESA import safeguards, allowing cheaper regional sugar supplies into the market.