Asia has been the main driver of growth in world sugar consumption since the late 1980s. It is already the world's main deficit area and China is likely to become a major importer due to a shortage of suitable land. If Asia decides to use cane for ethanol, the supply gap will widen and Asia will...

F.O. Licht’s 9 th European Sugar Conference will give you the chance to hear first-hand information on the impact that EU sugar reform will have within Europe , its trading partners and the world’s major producing regions. The conference is also a unique opportunity to discuss with policy...

Global agriculture and food markets face increasing economic volatility and dramatically shifting supply and demand for major commodities. Competition is intensifying as developing countries ramp up agricultural output, whilst at the same time increasing affluence in these countries stimulates...

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