Imperial Sugar

Louis Dreyfus sells Imperial Sugar to U.S. Sugar

Commodities behemoth Louis Dreyfus Co. has sold US sugar asset Imperial Sugar to local peer U.S. Sugar. Financial details were not…

FRANCE: Louis Dreyfus Commodities confirms bond issue

Louis Dreyfus Commodities is to issue bonds for the first time in its history as it prepares to step up…

US: Imperial Sugar widens H1 net loss

US sugar refiner Imperial Sugar, which earlier this month agreed to a takeover bid from Louis Dreyfus Commodities, has reported…

Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food this week

Bright Food, the Chinese food group, this week at last planted its first flag in Europe with an investment in…

US: Imperial Sugar board backs sale to Louis Dreyfus Commodities

Commodities trading company Louis Dreyfus Commodities has made a recommended offer to acquire US sugar refiner Imperial Sugar in a…

Stevia – the suppliers: from Cargill to PureCircle

A number of major suppliers have built a significant presence in the stevia sector, with new entrants emerging. Jonathan Thomas…

US: ContiGroup fund takes control of Wholesome Sweeteners

The investment arm of US agribusiness giant ContiGroup has secured a majority stake in local organic and Fair Trade sugar…

US: Imperial Sugar Q1 losses narrow

US sugar refiner Imperial Sugar has reported lower quarterly losses after the company's costs fell year-on-year. Imperial posted a net…

US: Imperial Sugar mulls more disposals after FY loss

US sugar refiner Imperial Sugar has admitted it is considering more disposals after reporting annual losses of over US$53m. Imperial…

US: Imperial Sugar sells interest in Louisiana venture

Imperial Sugar has sold its stake in the Louisiana Sugar Refining venture to Cargill and Sugar Growers and Refiners. As…