SYDNEY( REUTERS)-Australian scientists say they have developed the" holy grail" of blood sugar testing for diabetics, a non-invasive strip that checks glucose levels via saliva. For diabetics, managing their blood sugar levels typically means pricking their fingers multiple times a day with a lancet and then placing a drop of blood on a testing strip. Understandably, some diabetes sufferers avoid the painful process by minimising their tests. However, this latest test works by embedding an enzym

Maharashtra and Gujarat are among the states where a significant portion of sugar production happens through cooperatives.... Patil warned that the" misinformation" could potentially disrupt sugar sales, particularly among major buyers who might be pressured to avoid purchasing sugar from Maharashtra and Gujarat.... In Maharashtra and Gujarat, manual harvesting remains prevalent, with skilled workers supplied by middlemen called “ mokadams ”, who are responsible for recruiting and transporting

SEOUL-South Korea has become a top testing ground for the sweetener allulose, a potential rival to sugar substitutes like stevia that is finding favour among both local food influencers and big domestic food companies, which are ramping up production. Found naturally in figs, kiwis and other fruits, allulose has been approved by both US and South Korean regulators.It can be found in candies and protein bars in the US but commercialised sweetener products of allulose are mostly sold online or at

TANAH MERAH: Two men were arrested by the police on Friday( Jan 19) for allegedly attempting to smuggle cooking oil and sugar to a neighbouring country. Tanah Merah district police chief Supt Mohd Haki Hasbullah said the suspects, both unemployed and aged 20 and 30, were arrested in Kampung Batu Gajah at 9 pm." The duo were behaving suspiciously in the car.... Upon inspection, police found 30 boxes of packet cooking oil weighing 510 kilogrammes and 720kg of white sugar worth RM5, 500," he said

Join our Whatsapp channelHAMBURG: The Trad-ing Corporation of Pakis-tan has issued a new international tender to purchase 200, 000 tonnes of white refined sugar, Euro-pean traders said on Thursday. The deadline for submission of price offers is Aug 21. ADVERTISEMENTContinue to videoNextStayPlayback speed1x NormalQualityAutoBack720p360p240p144pAutoBack0. 25x0. 5x1x Normal1. 5x2x/ SkipAds by The TCP is believed to have purchased about 55, 000 tonnes of white sugar in a previous international tende

PETALING JAYA: The country’s largest refined sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has partnered with Wilmar Sugar Pte Ltd( Wilmar Sugar) on a sustainable sugar supply chain effort. Wilmar Sugar, a subsidiary of Wilmar International, is a leading agribusiness group in Asia, which is linked to low-profile Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok.In a statement yesterday, MSM said it had signed an agreement with Wilmar Sugar last December to embark on joint efforts for sustainable raw sugar sourcing betwee

Join our Whatsapp channelHAMBURG: Pakistan’s state trading agency, TCP, is believed to have purchased about 55, 000 tonnes of white sugar in an international tender seeking up to 100, 000 tonnes which closed this week, European traders said on Wednesday. Some 30, 000 tonnes of medium-grade sugar was said to have been purchased from Al Khaleej Sugar at$ 586.00 a tonne cost and freight included( cf), while 25, 000 tonnes of fine grade was bought from Dreyfus at around$ 580 a tonne cf.... One othe

He added that he did not know how much sugar stocks had been recovered from the markets and sugar millers, which were piled up to make windfalls. Sugar profitSunny Kumar of Top Line Securities said that after many years, the sugar sector’s profits are showing signs of strong growth.... Listed sugar sector’s earnings were up 23pc year-on-year to record high of Rs14 billion in the first nine months of FY23( Oct-2022 to Jun-2023) due to rise in sugar volumes and prices. Net sales of the sector jum

He also urged the government to check the godowns of millers.As per the Sensitive Price Index( SPI), sugar rates have swelled to Rs150-165 per kg from Rs145-160 per kg in one month.... However, the sensitivities of the sugar market are affected by speculators who spread false and exaggerated information to profit at the expense of consumers, cane growers and the sugar industry.“ Such rumour-mongering is sponsored by speculators who emerge as its sole beneficiary.... The sugar industry strongly

PETALING JAYA: While raising the ceiling price of sugar may reduce its consumption and promote healthy living, the government must also ensure that inflation is controlled, say economists.... They suggested that the sugar tax be expanded to more items as a means to control consumption for health purposes and to grow tax revenue. Referring to a government study on sugar prices, Sunway University Economics Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the government needed to strike a balance between raising s