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Sugar & Confectionery – Trade & Market Updates
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Mars Wrigley Kenya begins export of locally manufactured Extra Chewing Gum to Egypt
Kenya-made Extra chewing gum enters Egypt as Mars Wrigley expands regional reach and taps into growing health-conscious demand.
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Tiger Brands considers selling off its chocolate division
Beacon chocolates may soon leave the company’s portfolio as Tiger Brands rethinks its confectionery strategy.
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Kenya raises sugarcane price to US$42.63 per Tonne as sector reforms gain momentum
Government hikes cane price and unlocks factory investments to revitalise Kenya’s sugar industry and boost farmer income.
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South Africa’s sugar industry backs proposed tax exemption to protect rural jobs, boost local sales
A proposed exemption could empower South African sugar producers by promoting local sales and supporting over one million livelihoods.
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Kenya leases four sugar factories to private firms in major sector revamp
Kenya transfers operations of four state-owned sugar firms to private millers under a 30-year lease to boost sector recovery.