Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Sweet and sour
The industry has experienced modest growth during the five years to 2012 due to a rise in sugar consumption. However, cheap imports are expected to pressure revenue and profit in the coming years, and downstream demand will fall as consumers opt for no-calorie sweeteners. To support future revenue growth, sugar processors will rely on alternative energy opportunities and expansion to other sectors of the economy... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Refined sugar
Refined cane sugar makes up about 40.0% of industry revenue and includes products such as granulated white sugar, cubed sugar and a variety of textured, flavored and colored sugar. It is the most common form of sugar and comes from sugar beets and sugarcane. Refined sugar can be sub-categorized into smaller segments such as liquid sugar, granulated sugar and powdered sugar. Brown sugar is a type of refined granulated sugar, to which molasses is added for color and flavor. Granulated sugar is most often sold directly to consumers for household use... purchase to read more