West Indian Sugar Mills Association (WISMA) Archives

Indian sugar mills close early, lifting local prices

India’s sugar mills are shutting down nearly two months early due to low cane supplies caused by drought, leading to reduced production...

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Sugar News in English

With cane flowering too soon, sugar production in Maharashtra takes a hit

Maharashtra’s sugarcane crop has faced early flowering due to climate shocks, reducing yields and sugar recovery. Drought, followed by excess rain and...

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Sugar News in English

Ensuring safety and health in sugar factories and distilleries: A path to sustainable operations

In the dynamic and demanding environments of sugar industries and distilleries, the importance of industrial safety and health cannot be overstated. These...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

WISMA urges government to withdraw/delete terms of ethanol purchase priority by OMCs

The West Indian Sugar Mills Association (WISMA) opposes prioritization terms in OMCs’ ethanol tender favoring cooperative mills over private ones. WISMA highlights...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar production to hit by weather, export prospects dwindle: Isma

India's sugarcane yields are declining due to last year's drought and this year's excessive rains, potentially reducing sugar production to 27 million...