The federal government is providing sugar growers — many of whom are in Minnesota — nearly $240 million as farmers contend with lower consumer interest in sweets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ...
The USDA says it will work with sugar processors in the coming months to finalize agreements.
KZN warns Tongaat Hulett liquidation could hit R19bn sugar industry, threatening jobs, growers and the rural economy.
A GOVERNMENT proposal to raise tariffs on artificial sweeteners is expected to have only a short-term impact on Customs collections, with users eventually shifting to domestic sugar, officials and ...