Sugar Mauritius
Sugar: Increase In Levy Takes Effect from Monday
Announced last month, increased levy on imported sugar should take effect from Monday, April 7. The tax goes from Rs 2.70 per kg to Rs 3.70 per kg.
07 Apr 2014, business.mega.mu
Price of Sugar Will Be Increased
Certainty: the price of sugar will soon lift. Kilo of sugar can reach Rs 3.70 per kg.
14 Mar 2014, business.mega.mu
Sugar Cane Gave Way to Tea
Cultivate tea would yield twice the cultivation of sugar cane. About Rs 70,000 per acre against Rs 34,000 for the cane. Many small farmers have abandoned their land and where they cultivated this plant to indulge in tea plantation.
07 Jan 2014, business.mega.mu
50,000 Tons of Raw Sugar Imported Soon
Sugar production for this year is again revised downward. The initial estimate in June was 425 000 tonnes. In September, it was revised to 420 000 tonnes. However, the latest estimate, the forecast is 415 000 tonnes.
06 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu
Sugar Industry: Producers Say They Threatened by International Competition
New challenges and obstacles on the horizon. Despite an increase in sugar revenues, the competition at the international level for the sugar market may well get tougher. At a meeting this Thursday, September 26, local operators have said such fears about the increased activities of other producers.
27 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu
Harvest 2012: Rs 87.5 Million From The Sugar
Sweet recipes for sugar producers. The Mauritius Sugar Syndicate (MSS), which is responsible for the export of local sugar agency has revised upwards the price payable for the 2012 harvest.
01 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu
Geo Govinden, Foreign Representative of Sugar Union in Mauritius: Sugar Industry at Risk
The European Union (EU) has decided to abolish sugar quotas in 2017. The price of the Mauritian sugar and block African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) likely experience a decline of 45%.
28 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Sugarcane: Rs 70 Million Invested for Infrared Testing
Newly received Infra-Cana ', the investment cost of Rs 70 million devices were installed in the four corners of the island in the 2013 marketing year.
19 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
The Sugar Industry Efficiency (Amendment) Bill Presented in National Assembly
Mauritius has a limited number of land and pressure from various economic sectors for the exploitation of this resource is and will remain a reality. For the government, it is imperative to preserve agricultural lands that are essential to the threat of a food crisis. Sugar Industry Efficiency (Amendment) Bill were presented at Tuesday, June 4 at the National Assembly.
05 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
SIE Act : Amendements de la Discorde Sucre/GM
La MSPA multiplie les initiatives pour renouer le dialogue avec le GM au sujet de cette tentative de revoir les engagements pris dans le deal historique du 5 décembre 2007
28 May 2013, business.mega.mu
FUEL Injects Rs 200 Million in Modernization
The time is the refurbishment and modernization. The sugar factories are preparing for the 2013 cut in two months, which looks better than last year. Like FUEL investing Rs 200 million in the replacement of old equipment by those at the forefront of technology.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Sugar Industry: 40% Wage Increase Claimed
01 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Sugar Industry: The Majority Of Employees On Strike This Morning, According To Organizers
Organizers say about 70% of employees of the sugar industry are on strike, Tuesday, April 9. However, owners can maintain their operations based on contract workers.
09 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
The Sugar Company Rose-Belle Has no Money for Salaries for May
Beyond the month of April, the Rose Belle Sugar Estate can no longer pay the salaries of its employees. The only institution with the status of sugar semi-public body negotiates an overdraft with the bank.
02 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
MSIRI: Presentation of a Research and Development for 2012-2016
The Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI) presented a Research and Development Implementation Plan for the period 2012 -2016 under the aegis of the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority (MCIA).
22 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
In 2011/2012: Exports of 125,000 Ton of Special Sugar
Since the first samples of special sugars produced in 1977, Maurice now exports 125,000 tonnes of sugar annually on the Special 450 000 tons of sugar production overall.
08 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu
Sugar: Mauritian Expertise Wanted
The MCIA is actively working on a report on the know-how for the Mauritian sugarcane industry in the region.
27 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
Terra of Mauritius Seeks $200 Million Sugar Expansion in Africa
Terra Mauricia Ltd. (TERA), a Mauritian investment company, plans to build or buy a third sugar factory in Africa at a cost of about $200 million as growth in its domestic market peaks.
30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
“Fair trade” Label: Sugar Cooperatives Fear the Worst
Thirty-two co-operative societies are registered for a fixed price from the sale of sugar, according to the label "fair trade." Federation was created to supervise them. But some question, however its role.
25 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
Regional Presence: Third Sugar Plant for Terra Africa
The success in Africa sharpens his appetite. Terra, former Harel Frères Ltd, has set up a third sugar plant on the black continent. "We started the process, but it will take time. '
25 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu