Brazilian Sugar Export
Brazil is the world leader in sugar exports, a position it has held for several decades, and one that it does not seem to be relinquishing any time soon. In fact, Brazil’s sugar exports are increasing yearly, and Brazil is set to export over 20 million tons of sugar in 2008, more than […]

Molasses Sugar 
A by product of the sugar refining process, molasses has been a sought after product in its own right for many decades. This dark brown thick, highly viscous and sweet liquid which can be used as animal feed, as a base material for alcohol production, Rum especially, or in baking.
There are different types of […]

How Can I Obtain A Soft Quote?
We are happy to provide a soft quote upon your request. In order for us to provide a soft quote, we need the details of the order that you would like a quote for. Specifically, we need to know the grade and type of sugar you are seeking to […]

Types Of Sugar
Barbados Sugar – A rich, moist and attractive dark brown sugar with a rather strong taste of molasses.
Brown Sugar – A generic term used to refer to a wide range of sugars including treated refined sugars, raw sugars, and organic sugars.
Beet Sugar - Sugar which is extracted from the sugar beet plant.
Candy Sugar […]

These acronyms and terms may prove useful for those seeking to trade sugar with us.
ASWP - An acronym standing for the term ‘Any Safe World Port’, which is used to indicate that delivery can be made to any safe port that the buyer designates. These are the biggest and popular ports.
BCL – Bank Capability Letter, […]

This is a guide comprised of words and their definitions which are associated with various aspects of sugar production and refining.
Ash
There are two types of ash commonly referred to in sugar production.
Carbonated ash: This is the ash residue which remains after burning at 650 degrees Celsius.
Sulphated ash: The ash residue from a sample treated with sulphuric […]

ICUMSA RATINGS
ICUMSA (International Commission For Uniform Methods Of Sugar Analysis) Ratings are ratings which reflect the grade and quality of sugar. The ratings system is based on the color of sugar, which is regarded as being an effective measure of how refined and free from impurities it is. This article details six of the major […]