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El Niño rains halt Ecuador sugarcane harvest, forcing sugar imports
ExpresoLO·EC·3 days ago
Raw sugar futures have risen 25% since July, driven by El Niño-related weather disruptions to major producing regions. The move reflects tightening supply expectations, though the extent of actual crop damage remains uncertain. Higher sugar costs could feed into food inflation and consumer prices globally.