Scientists for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed two new sugarcane varieties which they have shown to increase yields when grown on Florida’s sand soils.
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 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.
Sugar producer Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced a
strong performance from its operations overseas which have helped
to offset rocky trading in the UK market.
Cargill's plan to construct a million-ton-per-year sugar refinery
on the Mexican Gulf would represent an enormous boon to the
regions' hurricane-hit food industry.
