date:Oct 12, 2012
ocus on projects to improve energy efficiency.
Sugar segment revenue in the first six months grew vigorously, buoyed by higher prices and sales volumes. Sales to resellers were especially strong, and so were sales of non-quota sugar into the sugar-using industry and the world market. Despite increased raw material costs, earnings rose by about 45%. Thanks to the high grain prices, very good contribution margins were achieved with co-products (such as dried beet pulp and molasses).
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