Flour Mills of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s drive toward sugar self-sufficiency, as government officials intensify efforts to boost local production and reduce reliance on imports. The renewed commitment follows a visit by John Enoh to the Sunti Golden Sugar Estate in Niger State, a major project operated by Golden Sugar Company. ...

Producers and processors in South Africa’s sugar industry are renewing calls for a government biofuel support mechanism to stabilise sugar prices, diversify demand, and spur investment in processing and by-product value chains. Industry stakeholders argue that a predictable off-take for ethanol and other bio-based products would provide price floors during oversupply years and create steady ...

Kisumu — The Principal Secretary (PS) of the State Department for Crop Development Kello Harsama has reiterated the need for a joint collaborative approach to address the challenges bedeviling the sugar industry. He decried the perennial problems and challenges plaguing Kenya’s sugar cane farmers despite the sector’s enormous potential in contributing to the national economy. ...

By Esther Favour Illovo sugar Rwanda a subsidiary of Illovo sugar Africa opened its packaging facility in Rwanda and launched its 1kg pre-packed branded brown sugar. The Illovo sugar Rwanda branch was launched on Wednesday at the same time launching its 1kg packed and branded brown sugar as its flagship. The factory is located at ...