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chinimandi. com > fiji-rarawai-mill-running-at-half-capacity-due-to-cane-shortage-says-minister-tubuna

Fiji: Rarawai mill running at half capacity due to cane shortage, says Minister Tubuna

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (315+ words) Sugar Minister Tomasi Tubuna has said that the Rarawai sugar mill is running at only about half of its total capacity due to a shortage of sugarcane supply. He was speaking at the Prime Minister's Sugarcane Farmers' Mill Award 2025 held…...

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chinimandi. com > msm-malaysia-secures-sugar-supply-as-war-drives-up-freight-costs

MSM Malaysia secures sugar supply as war drives up freight costs

23+ hour, 53+ min ago  (360+ words) MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has secured higher-than-usual raw sugar supplies this year to guard against rising freight costs caused by disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. The company, which controls around 60 percent of Malaysia's sugar market, has hedged about 500, 000 tonnes…...

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chinimandi. com > austria-juice-launches-30-reduced-sugar-fruit-juice-using-new-fermentation-technology

Austria Juice launches 30% reduced-sugar fruit juice using new fermentation technology

23+ hour, 26+ min ago  (305+ words) Austria Juice Gmb H has introduced a new fermentation-based technology that reduces sugar content in 100 percent fruit juice by at least 30 percent while maintaining its natural taste and quality. The company unveiled the technology alongside its first product'reduced-sugar apple juice…...

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chinimandi. com > philippine-sugar-millers-back-move-to-regulate-synthetic-sweeteners

Philippine sugar millers back move to regulate synthetic sweeteners

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (236+ words) The Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) has backed proposed legislation seeking to regulate synthetic sweeteners, saying the growing presence of such products could affect the local sugar industry. In a statement, the group said Senate Bill No. 2114 and House Bill…...

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chinimandi. com > pakistan-weighs-sugar-export-plan-amid-fresh-price-rise-concerns

Pakistan weighs sugar export plan amid fresh price rise concerns

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (383+ words) Lahore: The government is reviewing a request by sugar mills to export one million tonnes of sugar, raising concerns about a possible rise in domestic prices at a time when households are already facing high inflation and transport costs. According…...

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chinimandi. com > daily-sugar-market-update-by-vizzie-08-05-2026

Daily Sugar Market Update By Vizzie - 08/05/2026

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (283+ words) Chini Mandi, Mumbai: 08th May 2026 Domestic Sugar Prices were mixed today Domestic sugar prices were reported stable to weak across key markets. After a surge by Rs 100 per quintal during last week, prices held steady for 2-3 sessions and declined today on…...

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chinimandi. com > fsc-payment-system-needs-urgent-overhaul-to-draw-young-farmers-back-to-fijis-sugar-sector-grower

FSC payment system needs urgent overhaul to draw young farmers back to Fiji's sugar sector: grower

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (368+ words) Chini Mandi Labasa: A Vunimoli sugarcane farmer has called for a comprehensive review of the Fiji Sugar Corporation's (FSC) payment system and pricing structure, saying meaningful reforms are now essential to renew interest among younger generations and secure the long-term…...

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chinimandi. com > moldova-sugar-producers-urge-government-to-revive-stalled-import-regulation-decree

Moldova sugar producers urge government to revive stalled import regulation decree

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (572+ words) Chini Mandi The Union of Sugar Producers of Moldova (UPZM) and the Association of Sugar Beet Producers of Moldova have called on the government to immediately revive a draft decree on sugar import regulation, warning that the domestic sugar market…...

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chinimandi. com > thailands-sugar-sector-faces-glut-risk-as-indonesia-self-sufficiency-policy-reshapes-export-outlook

Thailand's sugar sector faces glut risk as Indonesia self-sufficiency policy reshapes export outlook

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (224+ words) Bangkok: Thailand's Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has called on the country's sugar producers to pivot towards value-added processing and a bio-economy model, warning of a potential domestic sugar surplus in the second half of this year as global…...

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chinimandi. com > philippine-sugar-stakeholders-demand-sugar-board-overhaul-and-ban-on-2026-imports

Philippine sugar stakeholders demand Sugar Board overhaul and ban on 2026 imports

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (671+ words) Chini Mandi A broad coalition of Philippine sugar industry stakeholders issued a manifesto on May 4, calling for the removal of the current Sugar Board members, the immediate launch of a government-funded sugar purchase programme, and strict adherence to an earlier…...