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The Centre has decided to introduce from September fortnightly sugar allocation system replacing the existing monthly quota system. According to an official press release, the mills will be required to sell at least 40 % of the allocation in the first week and remaining quantity in the succeeding week. The statement said that physical verification…
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ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani addresses a press conference on the recent surge in domestic sugar prices, in New Delhi on August 24. | Photo Credit: ANI With the government’s announcement last week permitting import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar, the domestic prices are cooling down. However, volatility in domestic sugar prices continues…
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Sugar mills will start operating 10-15 days before the normal schedule for the 2026-2027 sugar marketing season to ensure adequate availability of sugar during the festival season this year. At a meeting held with the Joint Secretary (Sugar) last month, the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar…
The prices have dropped in all the major sugar producing States. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sugar production from October 1, 2025 to December 15 saw 28 % increase compared with the same period in 2024. According to the Indian Sugar and Bioenergy Manufacturers Association, sugar production touched 78.25 lakh tonnes in the first 75…
India’s sugar consumption is estimated at around 29 million tons, which could allow New Delhi to export 2 million to 2.5 million tons of sugar in the new season. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s sugar production has gathered pace, with mills producing 1.05 million metric tons of sugar since the 2025/26 season began on…
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File photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: REUTERS Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products to help consumers make healthier choices, according to the first-ever World Health Organization draft guidelines that stopped short of recommending harsher warning labels. Increased consumption of processed foods high…
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On the hottest days, risk of hospitalisation for people with metabolic disorders nearly doubled. New Delhi: On the hottest days, risk of hospitalisation for people with metabolic disorders such as those of sugar and blood pressure, and obesity, almost doubled as compared to days recording comfortable temperatures, a new study has found. The research analysing…
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New Delhi: Two of the best-selling baby-food brands by Nestle in India contain high levels of added sugar, while such products are sugar-free in the United Kingdom, Germany Switzerland, and other developed nations, according to an investigation by Public Eye. The report said that Nestle, which is the world’s largest consumer goods company, adds sugar…
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The country’s sugar production crossed 30 million tonne till March of the ongoing 2023-24 season. File. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri The government on April 15 ruled out possibility of allowing sugar exports in the current 2023-24 season ending October, the industry’s persistent demand notwithstanding. Currently, there are curbs on export of sugar for an…
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Sugar’s societal dominance is a story of progress and a bitter-sweet tale of exploitation, racism, obesity and environmental destruction, a new book by Dr. Ulbe Bosma finds Source link