Tuesday, September 25, 2007
CANE
The new TV series CANE is about the sugar business, sugar cane, rum, Cuba, family dissension, a bit of the God-Father, political intrigue with ethanol mixed in. If you know a little about the present owners of C&H, one might think this will be based on that family. Tuesday night on CBS.
Domino Lives
Commission Grants Old Domino Sugar Plant in Brooklyn Landmark Status
It is good that these buildings will be recognized for their historic value. Sugar accumulated much of the wealth in New York in the 18th and 19th centuries.
It is good that these buildings will be recognized for their historic value. Sugar accumulated much of the wealth in New York in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
American Sugar Expands
Little by little, American Sugar Refining gains more control over the American sweetner market.
Chr Hansen continues refocus activities with US sale: "The company's global refocusing strategy has involved a number of divestitures and investments in recent years. In 2006, Chr Hansen sold its specialty sweetener division to American Sugar Refining, saying that sweeteners were not within its core product areas. The transaction included the specialty sweetener product line of molasses, malt, rice syrup, oat extract, honey, and invert and fondant sugar, as well as production facilities in Louisiana and Illinois. "
Chr Hansen continues refocus activities with US sale: "The company's global refocusing strategy has involved a number of divestitures and investments in recent years. In 2006, Chr Hansen sold its specialty sweetener division to American Sugar Refining, saying that sweeteners were not within its core product areas. The transaction included the specialty sweetener product line of molasses, malt, rice syrup, oat extract, honey, and invert and fondant sugar, as well as production facilities in Louisiana and Illinois. "
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