Sugar & Confectionery – Trade & Market Updates

Farmers accuse authorities of neglecting the Komenda Sugar Factory, calling for urgent reforms and renewed oversight to revive operations and support local production

Bannari Amman Group reported strong FY26 earnings growth driven by improved sugar segment profitability, lower tax expenses, and ongoing investments in sugar and ethanol expansion.

Kenya plans major sugar sector reforms focused on ethanol production, renewable energy and value addition to strengthen fuel security and increase farmer earnings.

India’s cooperative sugar sector has proposed dual sugar pricing, long-term policy reforms and AI-driven farming technologies to improve farmer incomes and industry sustainability.

South Africa’s sugar industry has recorded a strong rise in early cane deliveries, although import pressures and Tongaat Hulett’s uncertainty continue to threaten the sector.