USTR takes action to bolster US raw sugar supplies.

Cocoa bean production in the Ivory Coast in the 2023-24 season is forecast down about 25% from the prior year.

Lower imports forecast for 2023-24 result in little change in ending stocks.

Agency calls for government to review US sugar program.

Longtime Home Baking Association staffers retire.

Mexico’s 2023-24 sugar production forecast also reduced.
 

Impact of Russia-Ukraine war, influence of weather diminish as year advances.

‘Food security is national security,’ Congresswoman says.

Strong sugar prices, drawdown in stocks noted.

An extension is likely as debate pushed to September.