Imports to meet a significant part of the increased EU biofuel demand Speaking in Germany in January 2008 Commissioner Fischer Boel noted that ‘imports and second-generation fuels would shoulder much of the burden of... 06/02/2008
ACP sugar production is rising Press reports indicate that despite recent set backs in production due to freak rains Ethiopia plans to expand its sugar production to 600,000 ton... 04/10/2007
Lower than expected Brazilian sugar production According to reports from Bloomberg.com sugar output from Brazil will fall this years as more sugar is diverted into ethanol, with higher returns... 04/10/2007
Impact of biofuel targets on the cereals sector The EC has produced a note looking at the impact of a minimum 10% obligation for biofuel use in EU27 countries on agricultural markets up to 2020.... 01/09/2007
Adaptation-support programme is signed in Barbados, but there is optimism in Fiji A financing agreement for the first tranche of sugar-sector adjustment support for Barbados has been signed, with initial funding focussed on assi... 01/09/2007
The price resurgence proves short-lived, as a surplus is foreseen On July 18th 2007 Bloomberg reported a three-month high in New York sugar prices on the back of speculation that rising oil prices will shift suga... 01/09/2007
Biofuels provide a stimulus to EU agriculture An USDA GAIN review outlines the likely evolution of the EU market, production and trade in biofuels. It notes the 10% mandatory target for use of... 13/08/2007
World sugar prices show contrary trends Contrary trends in world sugar prices continue. On July 2nd 2007 Bloomberg reported the most severe fall in New York sugar prices in four weeks fo... 13/08/2007
Contrary signals on world sugar prices There are contrary reports on future trends in world sugar prices. ED & F Man, suggest prices could remain between the 8 and 8.5 cents per lb... 18/07/2007
World sugar trends Bloomberg carried a report on November 21st 2006 citing USDA sources warning of a 7% expansion in global sugar production in 2007, mainly as a res... 31/12/2006