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Africa has potential as sugar producer, however, it needs to overcome barriers
Despite the African continent has a great number of countries producers of sugar and one of the largest populations (with one the most highest growth rates) in the world, Africa does not play a proportionally important role in the sugar’s international economy.
Sector may grind approximately 1.2 billion tons of sugarcane by 2021
U.S. exports should remain high, even with the end of subsidies and taxes
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Is the Brazilian Ethanol going to be competitive again?
Questioning the return of competitiveness of Brazilian ethanol, CEO of FO Licht, Christoph Berg, opened the second day of F.O. Licht Sugar & Ethanol Brazil 2012, which happened on March 26, 27 and 28 at the Hotel Renaissance in São Paulo.
Advising company predicts recovery in consumption of sugar for this season
Public policies and technology are key points for the expansion of the industry in Brazil
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INDUSTRIAL TOP TEN TECHNOLOGIES OF THE BRAZILIAN SUGAR ENERGY INDUSTRY
What are and in what stage of development are the 10 most recognized technologies of Brazilian industry of sugar, ethanol and its derivatives? Fulvio Pinheiro Machado, advisor of ProCana Brasil, company that publishes JornalCana, Energia Mundo magazine and the BIO&Sugar International Magazine, chooses this selection.
Innovation and reliability are highlights in Colombia
Asia Faces 3 Million-Ton Sugar Deficit as Demand Builds, Green Pool Says
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Irrigation increases productivity
The water availability is crucial for the development of sugarcane and consequently for its productivity, which ultimately is what matters under the industrial point of view. Climatic conditions in the regions where the canes are often found frequently may have drastic changes in rainfall regime, affecting plants.
Promising new technology to cut costs
Cuba descentralizes its sugar industry