U.S.D.A.’s sugar reduction strategy draws mixed reviews 07.03.2013 By Ron Sterk Cash prices for bulk refined sugar held mostly steady since mid-April, down nearly 60% from highs in September 2010.Read More
Corn, soybean, spring wheat area up from 2012 06.28.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. corn planting number above trade expectations, and soybean plantings estimated record high.Read More
Mid-year commodity outlook 06.19.2013 By Ron Sterk Ingredient prices mixed as supply picture brightensRead More
C.C.C. seeks to buy 85,000 tonnes U.S. sugar 06.17.2013 By Ron Sterk The invitation is part of the U.S.D.A.'s attempt to reduce the domestic sugar surplus.Read More
U.S.D.A. takes action to reduce sugar surplus 06.17.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. seeks to remove 300,000 tonnes of sugar from marketRead More
Name brand buyers seek to avoid sugar more than HFCS 06.13.2013 By Jeff Gelski The Mintel study involves such brands as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Yoplait, Dannon, Wonder and Sara LeeRead More
U.S. 2014 sugar carryover up 19% from May 06.12.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. raises stocks-to-use ratio for this year and next.Read More
Sugar reform effort voted down in Senate 05.23.2013 By Ron Sterk Amendment sought reform of sugar program in farm bill.Read More
U.S. planting still well behind average 05.14.2013 By Ron Sterk Futures prices rise Monday, mixed overnightRead More
U.S. 2014 sugar carryover seen up 4% 05.10.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. raises stocks-to-use ratio for this year and next.Read More