Sugar News - 02 Oct 2024
Brazil - Raízen'S R$ 1.2 Billion Ethanol Plant To Create 1,000 jobs
Brazil - Tereos, Koppert, And Sumitomo Chemical Lead Agricultural Innovations
Mexico - Mexican Sugar Industry Valued At 30 Billion Pesos Annually
Indonesia - Sgn And Supportinco Launch Kso For 9.81 Million Tons Sugar
Turkey - Turkey Sugar Prices Rise 20% To 34.00 Tl/Kg
Turkey - Sugar Beet Production Target Set At 760,000 Tons
Uzbekistan - Egyptian Company To Produce 200,000 Tons Of Sugar In Uzbekistan
Kenya - West Kenya Sugar Plans Sh3.86 Billion Distillery Expansion
Nigeria - Nigeria Produces 17,625 Tons Of Sugar Annually, Workshop Held
South Africa - Sugar Industry Urges Master Plan Finalization By October 2030
Italy - Italian Sugar Price Set At €43/T For 2024 Campaign
Fiji - Cane Cutters' Productivity Drops Nearly 50% Since 2009
Brazil - Raízen'S R$ 1.2 Billion Ethanol Plant To Create 1,000 jobs
Raízen announced a R$ 1.2 billion investment for its ninth second-generation ethanol plant in Jataí, Goiás, expected to create over 1,000 jobs. The facility will produce 82,000 m³ of ethanol annually from sugarcane bagasse, set to begin operations in 2028, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 86% and enhance Brazil's renewable energy sector.(Jornal Hora Extra | br.ADVFN.com | Diário de Goiás | Portal 6 | Revista RPAnews)
Brazil - Tereos, Koppert, And Sumitomo Chemical Lead Agricultural Innovations
Tereos and Koppert have entered a three-year partnership to develop biological inputs to enhance agricultural productivity, targeting pests that can reduce yields by up to 40%. In Brazil, ethanol sales rose 32% amid favorable pricing and legislative support, while Sumitomo Chemical's Cana+ program reported a R$ 20 return on R$ 1 invested, improving sugarcane yields significantly.(Revista RPAnews | Jornal da Fronteira | Minuto Rural | Estado de Minas | Agrolink)
Mexico - Mexican Sugar Industry Valued At 30 Billion Pesos Annually
The Mexican sugar industry, valued at approximately 30 billion pesos annually, faces challenges like water scarcity and strict regulations. It comprises 48 sugar mills, primarily in Veracruz, which produces 50% of the output. To enhance efficiency and sustainability, the industry aims to adopt automation and smart energy management, targeting zero waste and reduced environmental impact.(Mexico Industry)
United States - American Crystal Sugar Announces October 3 Harvest For Four Locations
American Crystal Sugar Company has announced that all four of its factory districts—Moorhead, Crookston, East Grand Forks, and Drayton—will begin full harvest on Thursday, October 3. The company is coming off a record-breaking year in 2023, achieving an average yield of 32 tons per acre.(AM 1100 The Flag WZFG)
Indonesia - Sgn And Supportinco Launch Kso For 9.81 Million Tons Sugar
The National Sugar Self-Sufficiency Roadmap 2030 targets a national sugar production of 9.81 million tons. To support this, PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN) and SupportingCo launched a joint operational cooperation on September 30, 2024. This partnership aims to integrate sugarcane management and processing, enhancing productivity and optimizing land use across 59,301 hectares managed by PTPN I.(Tribunnews.com)
Turkey - Turkey Sugar Prices Rise 20% To 34.00 Tl/Kg
Sugar prices in Turkey have surged by 20%, reaching 34.00 TL/kg as of October 1, 2024. The rise is attributed to higher agricultural production costs and fluctuating global supply. The sugar beet purchase price for 2024 is set at 2,375 TL per ton. This increase is anticipated to impact overall food prices and consumer budgets.(Burdurweb.com | Haber Gazetesi | AHB MEDYA | BBN Haber)
Turkey - Sugar Beet Production Target Set At 760,000 Tons
Sugar beet production for the 2024-2025 season aims for 760,000 tons from 117,000 decares across various provinces, with Çorum targeting 390,000 tons from 60,000 decares. Key challenges include high costs, insufficient support, and competition from starch-based sugars, raising concerns over declining production among producers.(Çorum Hakimiyet | Çorum Son Dakika Haberleri | Çorum Haber)
Uzbekistan - Egyptian Company To Produce 200,000 Tons Of Sugar In Uzbekistan
An Egyptian company plans to cultivate sugar beet and produce sugar in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh region, with an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons. The project was discussed between Uzbekistan's Minister of Investments and the CEO of Nile Sugar Company, aiming to expedite implementation using Egyptian technologies. The initiative was initially proposed in July 2023.(Podrobno.uz - Новости Узбекистана)
Kenya - West Kenya Sugar Plans Sh3.86 Billion Distillery Expansion
West Kenya Sugar Company plans to construct a Sh3.86 billion distillery adjacent to its Kabras factory to diversify its product range amid stiff competition in the sugar market. The facility will produce extra neutral alcohol, fusel oil, and technical alcohol from molasses, operating 330 days a year. Local sugar production surged by 42% in the first seven months of 2024, reaching 468,594 tonnes.(Business Daily)
Nigeria - Nigeria Produces 17,625 Tons Of Sugar Annually, Workshop Held
The National Sugar Development Council, in partnership with the House of Representatives Committee on Industry, held a 2-day workshop aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency in sugar production and driving economic growth. Nigeria produces an average of 17,625 tons of sugar annually, ranking fourth in West Africa. The workshop focused on job creation and sustainable practices for the sugar sector.(TVCNews)
South Africa - Sugar Industry Urges Master Plan Finalization By October 2030
The South African Sugar Association urges finalization of the Sugar Master Plan by October for job security and industry stability, addressing droughts, imports, and sugar tax. Meanwhile, sugarcane farmers seek repeal of the sugar tax or a moratorium until 2030, citing its negative impact on livelihoods and industry sustainability amid rising costs.(Food For Mzansi | Creamer Media's Engineering News)
Italy - Italian Sugar Price Set At €43/T For 2024 Campaign
Italian sugar producers are focusing on 100% Italian sugar, digital traceability, and sustainability to meet consumer demand and differentiate from European competitors. For the 2024 campaign, the price is set at €43/t plus €5 for pulp valorization and around €700/ha in PAC contributions. The cooperative aims to modernize production and increase organic beet cultivation, now at 1,500 ha.(Informatore Agrario)
Fiji - Cane Cutters' Productivity Drops Nearly 50% Since 2009
There has been a significant decline in productivity among cane cutters in the sugar industry, with output per cutter dropping nearly 50% from 233 tons in 2009 to 118 tons in 2021. The Ministry of Sugar Industry has invested $3.5 million from 2017 to 2023 in farm mechanization, supporting 142 tractor service providers and plans to continue these initiatives in the 2024-2025 budget.(FBC News)