Sugar & Confectionery – Trade & Market Updates

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.

The additional payments will benefit eligible sugarcane farmers, reflecting Kinyara Sugar’s annual pricing mechanism and continued support for Uganda’s outgrower farming model.

Hippo Valley Estates reported robust financial growth as Zimbabwe’s sugar industry benefited from higher domestic demand, surging exports, improved consumer spending and favourable agricultural conditions.

Associated British Foods expects its sugar division to remain under pressure as rising energy costs, lower sugar prices and weaker volumes continue to impact profitability.

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.