World sugar supply problems leave sour taste
Uttar Pradesh , India
Global sugar prices are expected to continue to rise in the run-up to December , having already increased sharply this year – a massive 42 % in June alone . The problem has been caused by extreme weather in key producing nations , including India , Brazil , Thailand and China , with drought a major cause . India is the largest producer of sugar , with around 34 million tonnes a year , and Uttar Pradesh is its biggest sugar producing region . supplychaindigital . com 15