Mandatory vitamins fortification squeezes Zimbabwe’s sugar industry tighter
The mandatory Vitamin A fortification of sugar is creating heavy cost pressures for Zimbabwean producers, placing local sugar at a distinct disadvantage against cheaper, unfortified imports.
South African sugar mills battle for survival
The Melville Sugar Mill in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province is a sign of what used to be and what the future might hold.
Top court leaves Tongaat Hulett facing $32 million payment as rescue battle deepens
South Africa’s highest court has refused to hear an appeal by Tongaat Hulett’s business-rescue practitioners, leaving the 134-year-old sugar producer facing a claim of approximately R517 million, or $32 million.
Starafrica Q1 revenue jumps 31% as price cuts unlock sugar demand
Starafrica Corporation Limited recorded a 31 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter ended June 2026, as the group’s sugar processing units posted higher sales volumes on the back of lower price adjustments.
Hippo Valley deepens cost cuts
Cane processor Hippo Valley Estates says it is intensifying cost-containment measures as rising labour and production costs continue to erode margins, despite a sharp improvement in earnings.
Star Africa eyes export markets
Sugar producer Star Africa Corporation says it evaluating regional export opportunities after operational improvements and lower production costs strengthened the group’s competitiveness.
Tongaat Hulett’s Hippo Valley posts US$24 million profit
Cane processor Hippo Valley Estates has reported a 79 percent increase in profit after tax to US$24.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, buoyed by stronger local sugar sales, improved factory performance and the release of carry-over sugar stocks accumulated in the previous financial year.
Star Africa back in the black buoyed by regional growth
Star Africa Corporation has returned to profitability after posting a net profit of US$1.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, reversing the previous year’s US$4.8 million loss despite lower revenue.