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Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The 23 cooperative sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh are close to clearing all cane dues for the 2024–25 crushing season. According to data from the cane department, mills have paid Rs. 2,724.09 crore out of a total Rs. 2,730.59 crore, achieving 99.76% of the total amount due to farmers.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- A new study says Americans buy more soda and ice cream as temperatures rise. That could have implications in a warming world. Any kid can tell you there is nothing quite as delicious on a sweltering summer day as an ice cream cone. But scientists have now discovered just how much America’s sweet tooth is stoked by higher temperatures — with implications for a warming world.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Sugar prices are climbing today due to a +2% jump in WTI crude oil prices. Stronger crude prices benefit ethanol prices and may prompt global sugar mills to divert more cane crushing toward ethanol production rather than sugar, thus reducing sugar supplies.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Speaking at the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference in New Delhi, Ashwini Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Sugar), Department of Food and Public Distribution, said that in the new season of 2025-26, there will be scope of sugar export as it will have sufficient sugar stock, however, the quantity will be discussed.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Sugarcane farmers in Sigatoka may soon get relief from transport challenges, with the government considering the establishment of a local cane juice extraction facility in the area, reports Fijivillage. The plan is aimed at reducing the difficulties farmers face in transporting their produce to the Lautoka sugar mill, which has long affected their efficiency and earnings.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- In a recent US Trade Representative (USTR) hearing in Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) outlined the harmful impacts of Brazil’s trade policies on the US ethanol industry and called on the Trump administration to pursue further actions to level the playing field.In July, the USTR initiated an investigation of Brazil, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine whether the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of Brazil are unreasonable or discriminatory and whether they burden or restrict US commerce.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Cambodia is taking steps to curb unhealthy diets, but without tougher measures on sugary drinks that fuel diabetes and other chronic diseases, the country could soon face a $1.5 billion health and economic crisis.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Sugar prices tumbled to 1-week lows on Wednesday and settled sharply lower as Brazil ramps up sugar production. Unica reported Wednesday that Brazil's Center-South sugar output in the second half of August rose by +18% y/y to 3.872 MT. Also, the percentage of sugarcane crushed for sugar by Brazil's sugar mills in the second half of August increased to 54.20% from 48.78% the same time last year. However, cumulative 2025-26 Center-South sugar output through August fell -1.9% y/y to 26.758 MMT.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) has urged the Malaysian government to abolish Approved Permits (APs) and import permits for refined sugar, stressing that the country already produces enough sugar to meet domestic demand. FELDA chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek argued that the current system of permits is creating unfair competition for local producers, as foreign sugar is entering the market at artificially low prices. He warned that this threatens the viability of Malaysia’s sugar refining industry, which is vital for ensuring national self-sufficiency and protecting jobs.Supporting this stance, MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad, one of the nation’s largest refiners under the FGV Group, highlighted that domestic refiners are under pressure due to the influx of cheaper imported sugar.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday acknowledged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s significant contribution to popularising ethanol, stating that several individuals had worked towards its promotion; among them, Gadkari’s contribution has been significant.

Kyrgyzstan’s sugar production has shown strong growth in 2025, with its value crossing 1,803 billion soms, according to new data from the National Statistical Committee, reports 24.kg.

Sugar Ethanol Bioenergy Int- In an announcement on September 24, the Food Ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 24 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for October 2025, which is lower than the quota allocated for October 2024. I