Food & Agribusiness
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In this second article in the ‘EU Sugar Shake-Up’ series, we look closer at the increase in sugar production in terms of country and regions, with emphasis on the first post-quota season. Over the past years, sugar producers in the bloc have prepared for a new reality in which they will be able to produce, sell, and export without volume constraints. Whereas the lengthening of campaigns has most potential in Central and Eastern Europe, the majority of additional output will be realised in the Beet Belt, strengthening the role of major producers.
Raw sugar futures (basis March 2018 contract) spent most of Q3 2017 in a USc 14.0 – USc 15.0/lb, range, but have slipped below USc 14.0/lb as the quarter draws to a close.
Latest progress report for the 2017/18 CS harvest, second half of September...
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