International News

India to let mills export 1 mln metric tons of sugar permitted for this year, sources say

March 26, 2025

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/india-let-mills-export-1-mln-metric-tons-sugar-permitted-this-year-sources-say-2025-03-26/

NEW DELHI, March 26 (Reuters) - India will not restrict mills from exporting the 1 million metric tons of sugar permitted for the current season, sources said, quashing speculation that falling output estimates for the current year would prompt authorities to curb overseas sales.

Biofuel groups are urging Congress to overturn California’s zero emissions rules

March 26, 2025

https://www.rfdtv.com/biofuel-groups-are-urging-congress-to-overturn-californias-zero-emissions-rules

More than 15 states are following California’s lead for zero vehicle emissions in the coming years, and it is a move that does not sit well with biofuel groups.

 

The Renewable Fuels Association worries it could leave feedstock producers in the dark and is asking Congress to overturn California’s waiver.

 

Nigeria continues to rely on sugar imports with 98,000 tonnes in March 2025

March 24, 2025

https://www.chinimandi.com/nigeria-continues-to-rely-on-sugar-imports-with-98000-tonnes-in-march-2025

Nigeria’s reliance on imported sugar continues, with approximately 98,000 metric tonnes entering the country in March 2025. Despite repeated calls to boost local production, port activity reports highlight significant shipments of raw sugar arriving at Nigerian ports, reports The Nation.

Brazil sees prolonged US tariff talks, minister says, linking ethanol and sugar

March 21, 2025

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-sees-prolonged-us-tariff-talks-minister-says-linking-ethanol-sugar-2025-03-20

BRASILIA, March 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday his government expects lengthy tariff negotiations with the United States, and suggested they would include trade discussions involving sugar and ethanol.