Entities must declare their sugar stocks
Sugar stock management system
This stern ultimatum comes on the heels of a previous order issued by the Food Ministry on September 23, which had called on all sugar stakeholders, encompassing wholesalers, retailers, large retail chains, and processors, to provide weekly updates on their stock positions via the ministry’s website. Many legally recognized entities, deeply entrenched in the sugar trade and storage, have conspicuously abstained from registering themselves on the sugar stock management system.
In a letter addressed to all stakeholders, the ministry expressed its disappointment, citing several instances where these legal entities had been found to possess substantial quantities of unreported sugar stocks. Additionally, some entities needed to adhere to the imperative of regularly updating their sugar stock positions. The ministry has issued an unequivocal directive in response to these disconcerting developments. All legal entities in the sugar industry must promptly register on the sugar market information system if not registered priorly. Furthermore, they have been instructed to diligently update their stock positions every week, recognizing the importance of maintaining accurate records of sugar stocks.
As the sugar season for 2023-24 kicks off, the government stands resolute in its mission to monitor sugar stocks rigorously, all in a concerted effort to maintain a steady course in the face of looming domestic production concerns. The stakes are high, and as the ultimatum echoes through the sugar industry, only time will tell who emerges victorious in this high-stakes showdown.