Published 1 year ago

Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient gum arabic

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Sudan's eruption into conflict has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic, one of the country's most sought-after products and a key ingredient in everything from fizzy drinks to candy and cosmetics.

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Times of India

Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient

About 70% of the world's supply of gum arabic, for which there are few substitutes, comes from the acacia trees in the Sahel region that runs through Africa's third-largest country, which is being torn apart by fighting between the army and a paramilitary force. Wary of Sudan's persistent insecurity, companies dependent on the product, such as Coca Cola and Pepsico, have long stockpiled supplies

1 year ago·India

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Reuters

Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient gum arabic

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sudan's eruption into conflict has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic, one of the country's most sought-after products and a key ingredient in everything from fizzy drinks to candy and cosmetics. Read full story

1 year ago·Malaysia

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NZ Herald

Coca-Cola and Pepsi supplies threatened by Sudan war

Access to an ingredient in fizzy drinks brought to a standstill as conflict escalates.

1 year ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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The Telegraph

Coca-Cola and Pepsi supplies threatened by Sudan war

Trade and access to a crucial ingredient in fizzy drinks has been brought to a standstill as the conflict in Sudan escalates.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Financial Post

Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient

LONDON/NEW YORK -- Sudan's eruption into conflict has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic, one of the country's most sought-after products and a key ingredient in everything from fizzy drinks to candy and cosmetics.

1 year ago·Canada

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