All recent news from British Sugar

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All recent news from British Sugar




13 October 2026

British Sugar starts 2026/27 sugar beet campaign as factories begin processing

The 2026-27 sugar beet campaign is now underway with three out of four factories processing homegrown...

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2026 NEWS

5 October 2026

NFU Sugar and British Sugar agree contract for 2027/28 sugar beet crop

NFU Sugar and British Sugar are pleased to announce that negotiations to agree contract pricing and...

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21 July 2026

British Sugar proposes reduction in operational footprint to support long-term competitiveness

British Sugar is today announcing a proposal to reduce its operational footprint from four factories to...

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6 April 2026

New scheme to financially reward UK sugar beet growers for cutting carbon...

UK sugar beet growers can join a major new industry initiative being launched by British Sugar to help drive the transition to more sustainable farming practices with financial rewards for positive change. 

British Sugar has...

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12 March 2026

British Sugar successfully concludes sugar beet campaign following special centenary year

The UK’s homegrown sugar beet industry concluded its 2025/26 campaign with the Newark factory the last...

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12 February 2026

Sugar Industry Programme showcases homegrown beet sugar in Parliament

Marking its 13th year, the Sugar Industry Programme (SIP), which is jointly sponsored by British Sugar...

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11 February 2026

New forward index-linked contract for UK sugar beet growers

UK sugar beet growers will have the chance to trial a new forward index-linked contract option,...

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10 February 2026

British Sugar’s gene editing research project boosted by a further £1.1m government...

British Sugar is delighted to have secured an additional £1.1m in grant funding from the UK...

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