Sugar & Confectionery – WORLD NEWS
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EU suspends inward processing for raw cane sugar refining to protect local producers
EU farmers have already reduced sugar-beet acreage in response to prevailing market conditions.
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Tanzania targets sugar, edible oil output growth in 2026/27 strategy to cut imports
Tanzania plans major investments in sugar and edible oil production to reduce imports, boost exports, and strengthen food security under its 2026/27 agricultural strategy.
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Südzucker reports 53% profit drop as EU sugar prices weigh on earnings, sales
Südzucker reports steep profit decline amid falling EU sugar prices, with multiple segments under pressure, while confirming cautious outlook and warning of further impairment risks in challenging market conditions.
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Associated British Foods to demerge Primark by 2027 as half-year earnings fall on sugar weakness
ABF plans Primark demerger by 2027 while reporting lower earnings, with sugar business losses and weak US demand weighing on first-half performance.
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India’s sugar production rises 8% to 27.39M tonnes in 2025-26 season
India’s sugar output rises 8% to 27.39 million tonnes, driven by strong production in Maharashtra and Karnataka, alongside improved recovery rates and faster mill operations nationwide.