Bittersweet
Van der Wal Sanne, 2015
Name of publisher/editor
SOMO
Geographic area
Global
Summary & key words
This report provides an overview of different sustainability issues in the production of sugarcane globally. Based on new field research the report expands on working conditions and land conflict in Malawi’s sugar industry where Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Limited, a subsidiary of UK-headquartered Associated British Foods (ABF) is the country’s only producer. To better understand the dynamics in the sector and the possibilities for addressing these issues it also discusses international trade and governance, identifies important corporate actors and analyses supply chain policies of leading Dutch retailers.