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Sugar & Confectionery – Trade & Market Updates
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Kenya moves to lease four sugar factories with stakeholder backing
Leasing plan gains support from unions and farmers as government pledges to safeguard jobs and clear pending dues.
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CBL Foods highlights illegal confectionery surge & warns of consumer safety
The company stated that most of the products sold were expired and do not carry the basic nutrient content.
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Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market size to reach US$2.00B by 2033 – Research & Markets reports
As consumers become more health-conscious, there is a marked shift towards premium chocolates that prioritise quality.
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Mondelez faces hurdles in meeting 2025 packaging sustainability goals
In 2024, Mondelez used 875,800 metric tonnes of packaging.
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Kenya approves duty-remitted imports of 208,600 T of sugar for industrial use
Kenya grants sugar import permits to boost manufacturing, stabilize production costs, and support growth in key industrial sectors.