Sugar stock limit puts food firms on edge
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By Financial Express
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In brief
Government-imposed sugar inventory constraints are creating significant challenges for the food processing industry. Manufacturers face potential supply chain disruptions as storage limitations restrict their operational flexibility. Industry experts highlight ethanol production's diversion of sugar resources as the primary driver behind escalating commodity prices. The 15-day buffer requirement is raising concerns about production continuity and market stability in the food sector.
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Sugar stock limit puts food firms on edge
Food manufacturers criticize the government's 15-day sugar inventory limit, warning of supply chain disruptions and pointing to ethanol diversion as the root cause of price hikes.
