1. Home
  2. sugar

Tag: sugar

World
FAO food price index rises in February

FAO food price index rises in February

Higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices drive the overall increase The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increases in sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, according to the new

World
Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January

Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January

International quotations for sugar and vegetable oils drive the FAO Food Price Index lower The FAO Food Price Index, the benchmark for world food commodity prices, declined in January, averaging 124.9 points during the month, down

Policy
India’s sugar export move sparks global reactions                

India’s sugar export move sparks global reactions                

The government’s decision comes after evaluating domestic sugar availability to ensure price stability India’s recent decision to permit the export of one million tonnes (MT) of sugar for the 2024-25 season has elicited mixed reactions

Research
Research suggests switch to honey instead of sugar delivers same sweet taste

Research suggests switch to honey instead of sugar delivers same sweet taste

Sensory tests found that 0.6 Tbsp of honey provides as much sweet flavour as 1 Tbsp table sugar A new study published in the Journal of Food Science, funded by the National Honey Board, found that choosing honey

World
FAO Food Price Index dips during December

FAO Food Price Index dips during December

In 2024 the benchmark measure of world food commodity prices averaged 2.1 percent below its 2023 level The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led by a

Feature
F&B Industry Cuts Sugar use for Optimal Wellness

F&B Industry Cuts Sugar use for Optimal Wellness

In recent years, the global food and beverage industry has undergone a seismic shift, driven by the growing consumer demand for healthier options Each year, Action on Sugar, a charity listed in the UK in

Statistics
Sugar production drops 17% in current marketing year

Sugar production drops 17% in current marketing year

ISMA noted that the delayed commencement of crushing operations in major sugar-producing states contributed to the production dip Sugar production in India has declined by 17 per cent to 61.39 lakh tonnes as of December

World
FAO Food Price Index rises in October to highest level in 18 months

FAO Food Price Index rises in October to highest level in 18 months

Global cereal production and trade likely to decline from last year The benchmark for world food commodity prices surged to its highest level in 18 months in October, led by a sharp increase in vegetable

Ingredients
ISMA estimates 333 lakh tonnes of gross sugar production

ISMA estimates 333 lakh tonnes of gross sugar production

It was noted that crop conditions appear favourable in the major sugarcane-producing states, and the field reports are consistent with the findings from the satellite mapping ISMA released its preliminary estimates for sugar production in

Ingredients
Oobli joins MISTA to accelerate sweet protein innovation

Oobli joins MISTA to accelerate sweet protein innovation

Partnership will unlock new opportunities to sweeten foods and beverages at the scale Oobli, the leading global sweet protein brand known for its innovation in protein-sweetened food and beverages, has joined Givaudan entity, MISTA, the invite-only