For a century, sugarcane was the biggest industry in Hawai‘i. But as sugar began to decline in the mid-20th century, tourism became the central pillar of the local economy. Plantations and mills ...

Grinding season began this week for Lafourche Sugars, and it’s a race to turn 1 million tons of cane into sweet crystals. The mill started up Monday Oct. 7, and for the next 100 days, Lafourche Sugars ...

SAN PEDRO, BELIZE — Sucro Ltd. (Sucro) said it has entered into a 50/50 operational joint venture, Caribbean Sugar Refinery ...

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Plunging sugar prices have forced at least one sugar mill to default on bank loans and could drive others to do the same, the latest sign of the heavy toll a four-year-old supply ...

Mumias farmers and workers protest at Mwitoti on May 10, 2023. They appealed to President William Ruto to fulfil his promises about Mumias Sugar Company. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Anxiety has gripped ...

St. Kitts is a sweet place, and it isn’t just the people. They have a long history with sugar. The island was a leading production hub for sugar in the 17th century, as the tropical climate was ...

Nyando farmers back leasing state sugar mills, blaming local leaders for blocking revival and harming the industry’s future. [File, Standard] Farmers in the Nyando sugar belt of Kisumu County have ...