Last News 19/05/2012

Exclusive: Syria sugar refineries paralyzed, smuggling seen soaring
LONDON (Reuters) - Escalating violence in Syria has slowed sugar refining to a virtual standstill, with smuggling set to rise as Western sanctions hobble trade finance and disrupt imports of the staple sweetener, trade sources said. The European Union, the United States and other Western countries have imposed sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad's government in response to the bloody ...
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:14:48 -0700

Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn
Eating too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to US scientists who published a study Tuesday showing how a steady diet of high-fructose corn syrup sapped lab rats' memories.
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:39:21 -0700

Sugar Producer Restructures Business Segments
MANILA, Philippines - Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI), the largest sugar producer in the country, is rightsizing, restructuring its business segments and streamlining its operations to prepare for the reduction of tariff on sugar imports from 38 percent to 5 percent in 2015, as well as for a possible regime of low sugar prices in the coming years.
Thu, 17 May 2012 04:07:28 -0700

Syria sugar refineries paralysed, smuggling seen soaring
LONDON (Reuters) - Escalating violence in Syria has slowed sugar refining to a virtual standstill, with smuggling set to rise as Western sanctions hobble trade finance and disrupt imports of the staple sweetener, trade sources said.
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:16:18 -0700

Exclusive - Syria sugar refineries paralysed, smuggling seen soaring
LONDON (Reuters) - Escalating violence in Syria has slowed sugar refining to a virtual standstill, with smuggling set to rise as Western sanctions hobble trade finance and disrupt imports of the staple sweetener, trade sources said. The European Union, the United States and other Western countries have imposed sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad's government in response to the bloody ...
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:33:02 -0700

Zambia Sugar sees 2012/13 output above 400,000 tonnes
LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambia Sugar, a unit of South Africa's Illovo Sugar, expects its sugar output to increase by more than 7 percent to over 400,000 tonnes in the current 2012/2013 season from last year, it said on Monday. The company, which produced 374,000 tonnes of sugar in the last season to end March, said it expected output to rise due to good climatic conditions, increased age of cane and ...
Mon, 07 May 2012 06:28:31 -0700

Mauritius sugar firms plan merger by end-June
PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Two Mauritius sugar producers plan to merge in a move that would create the largest sugar milling company on the Indian Ocean island and help them better cope with tougher trading conditions since the European Union cut guaranteed prices. Deep River Beau Champ Limited and Flacq United Estates Limited said in separate statements on Tuesday they hoped to complete their ...
Tue, 08 May 2012 06:51:20 -0700

Sugar Land Dentist, Mark Lukin, D.D.S. Introduces CEREC One Hour Dentistry to Lukin Family Dentistry
Sugar Land Dentist, Mark Lukin, D.D.S. now offers One Hour Crowns, Inlays, Onlays and other dental restorations with the introduction of the CEREC digital impression and milling system to Lukin Family Dentistry.Sugar Land, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Dr. Mark Lukin is pleased to announce the implementation of new technology into his Sugar Land dental office that has revolutionized the way dentistry ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 00:56:16 -0700

Bonsucro sugar ethical certification scheme grows
LONDON (Reuters) - The Bonsucro scheme, which ensures that production of sugar and ethanol from sugarcane meet environmental, social and business standards, is set to grow sharply as the industry moves toward sustainable practices. But certification companies will struggle to keep pace with demand, Nick Goodall, chief executive of Bonsucro, told Reuters in an interview on Friday. Food processing ...
Fri, 11 May 2012 09:14:21 -0700

Sugar industry laments no Budget tax sweeteners
Sugar lobby group Canegrowers says it is disappointed the Federal Government has not delivered tax breaks in the Budget for the industry.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:48:09 -0700