Sugarcane

Dow and Mitsui postpone manufacturing of biopolymers from sugar cane

07-Jan-2013 By Joe Whitworth

Dow and Mitsui have postponed phase two of their joint venture to build a production unit to manufacture biopolymers for packaging from sugar cane-derived ethanol.

Cargill to open its first Asian cocoa processing plant

21-Sep-2011 By Lynda Searby

Cargill has revealed plans to expand its cocoa and sugar operations in the emerging markets of Brazil and Indonesia.

ABF to shake up China sugar industry with joint venture

27-Aug-2007 By Jess Halliday

Associated British Foods (ABF) has forged an agreement with Chinese
sugar group Hebei Tian Lu, which is expected to revolutionise beet
sugar production technology and boost yields.

Sugar crops improve after hurricane losses

20-Mar-2007 By Lorraine Heller

Sugar production in Florida increased during the last crop year,
reaching "more normal" production levels after significant
losses during the string of hurricanes in recent years.

Test aids sugarcane extraction

05-Feb-2007 By staff reporter

A new test has been developed to aid sugar processors in the
difficult task of extracting the substance from raw sugarcane.

Cargill sales up, acquisitions, expansion high

18-Jan-2006 By Lorraine Heller

As Cargill continues to expand its global supply chain, the company
yesterday reported a 19 percent rise in its second quarter net
earnings.