EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAILS SUGAR REFORMS AS A SUCCESS
March 1st, 2009
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE EUROPEAN Commission is claiming its reform of the European Union (EU) sugar and isoglucose sector has been a success, lowering prices for confectionery manufacturers. Brussels also claims that a planned contraction of EU sugar production over the past three years has left a sustainable industry based on efficient producers. Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel, whose mandate is due to expire this year (although it may now be extended into early 2009) has now proclaimed: "The sugar reform has been a success. More sustainable ...
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