- In April 2022, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) introduced Nigeria’s first locally produced brown sugar, marking a significant milestone in the country’s sugar industry. The product is fortified with vitamin A and other essential nutrients, enhancing its nutritional value and catering to growing consumer preferences for locally manufactured, high-quality food products. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s efforts to promote domestic production and reduce reliance on sugar imports
- In March 2021, U.S. Sugar announced an agreement with Louis Dreyfus Company to acquire the business and assets of Imperial Sugar Company, a leading port refiner with operations in Georgia and Kentucky. This strategic acquisition is expected to enhance production capacity, streamline operations, and drive cost efficiencies, strengthening U.S. Sugar’s position in the market.
- In January 2021, Singapore-based food tech company Nutrition Innovation announced the introduction of its sugar reduction technology, Nucane Life, to Malaysia through a strategic partnership with local sugar leader CSR. This collaboration aims to provide Malaysian food manufacturers with a clean-label solution for product reformulation, offering enhanced functional properties while maintaining the benefits of traditional cane sugar
