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US Ethanol Companies Facing Competition from Brazilian Sugar Cane Producers
Sugar cane producers in Brazil could soon play a larger role in ethanol production, taking some of the burden away from U.S. corn producers.
Mexico’s Sugar Exports to U.S May Drop 40% as Drought Hits Crop
U.S. sugar imports from Mexico, the world’s sixth-largest producer, may fall to as low as 800,000 tons this season as the worst drought on record hurt crops.
Record Sugar Harvest Expected in Louisiana
The 2011 sugar-cane harvest is close to wrapping up, and industry watchers say Louisiana farmers should produce record levels of raw sugar this year.
Stevia Sales to Reach $825 Million by 2014
Zenith International estimates the stevia market will reach 11,000 metric tones, a $825 million market value by 2014.
Novozymes to Produce Ethanol from Sugar Cane Waste
Novozymes announced it will build a facility in Brazil that will be able to produce ethanol from sugar-cane waste.
USDA Increases FY 2011 TRQ for Refined Sugar
Last week, the USDA announced an increase in the FY 2011 refined sugar TRQ of 136,078 MTRV, to a total of 244,261 MTRV.
USDA Awards $136M for Advanced Biofuels
Louisiana State University was the recepient of a grant from the USDA for a research project aimed at decreasing the U.S.’s dependence on foreign oil.
Improving Sugar Cane Ethanol Production — The ‘Midway’ Strategy
Researchers have introduced a new approach that prioritizes a sustainable and responsible way of producing ethanol called the “midway” strategy.
AT&T to Use Plant Plastic in Accessory Packaging
AT&T plans to introduce new accessory packaging composed of up to 30 percent plant-based materials sourced from natural sugarcane.
Tropical Storm Lee will Increase Sugar Cane-Harvesting Costs
The combination of wind and rain from Tropical Storm Lee was enough to impact the sugarcane crop in Louisiana.
Stevia Market Share Predicted to Explode in 2011
According to Packaged Facts, use of stevia is predicted to rise at an astonishing rate this year.
USDA Extends FY11 Eaw Sugar TRQ Entry Period
The USDA annouced that sugar entering the United States under the fiscal year 2011 raw sugar import tariff-rate quota will be permitted to enter U.S. Customs territory until Oct. 31.
Boeing to Fund Sustainability Analysis of Producing Renewable Jet Fuels from Sugar Cane
Boeing, Embraer, and the Inter-American Development Bank announced that they will jointly fund a sustainability analysis of producing renewable jet fuel sourced from Brazilian sugar cane.
Dow and Mitsui to Create Platform for Biopolymers
Dow Chemical and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., of Japan announced the formation of a new joint venture aimed at providing innovative and sustainable product solutions.