Sugar & Confectionery – Trade & Market Updates
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Pakistan unveils new sugar policy to end price controls, boost competition
Pakistan’s new sugar policy aims to liberalize pricing, end zoning restrictions, and promote competition while improving farmer incomes and strengthening transparency across the value chain.
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FABAG urges Ghana government to review sugar classification as costs rise for manufacturers
FABAG warns Ghana’s sugar classification policy is driving up production costs and prices, urging reforms to support manufacturers and strengthen industrial competitiveness.
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Dangote Sugar to raise US$330M via rights issue to fund expansion and strengthen balance sheet
Dangote Sugar plans a $330 million rights issue to reduce debt, fund expansion and boost local sugar production under Nigeria’s backward integration strategy.
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KUSPAW warns of strike over delayed payments in Kenya sugar sector
Sugar workers threaten strike action as delayed payments spark unrest, with unions accusing the government of failing to honor agreements tied to factory leasing reforms.
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The Hershey Company launches ‘ONE Hershey’ model to unify snacks, protein and confectionery portfolios
Hershey integrates its sweet, salty and protein businesses under a single commercial model to accelerate growth, improve coordination and strengthen its go-to-market strategy.