Sugar industry urged to take advantage of Indian expo

THE Zimbabwean sugar industry has been encouraged to take advantage of the India Sugar Expo to be held in Kenya next month.

The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India in collaboration with the Government of India will be holding the India Sugar Expo — 2010 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya from July 2-4.

"This will be a mega-event where over 60 Indian sugar machinery manufacturers ranking from turn-key sugar plant manufacturers to small and medium machinery, chemical and agri-machinery manufacturers will be showcasing their products during the expo.

"The focus of the expo is on showcasing the products, processes, services and technologies related to the sugar industry offered by the Indian sugar machinery manufacturers. The expo will provide an opportunity for Zimbabwe players in the sugar industry as they would get a chance to view and learn about the latest technological developments in the field of sugar, power and alcohol at this exhibition. Exhibitors will also make presentations on their products and technological services," said Dr Rao, a spokesperson for the expo.

The Indian sugar industry is the second largest after Brazil sugar industry in the world.

Today Indian sugar technologists, consultants, professionals and sugar machinery manufacturers have large presence in most of the Afro-Asian countries.

The Zimbabwe sugar industry has in the past decade failed to supply the domestic market resulting in an influx of imported products, especially from South Africa, which further threaten the viability of the local market.

However, it may benefit significantly from the technologies, processes and services rendered by the Indian sugar companies, which are considered to be the most cost-effective and efficient in the world.

source: herald.co.zw