Firm Corporate Offer The following article details the basic elements of the standard FCO (Firm Corporate Offer also known as Full Corporate Offer) which we issue to buyers prior to signing a final contract. This is for the reference of potential buyers …

The Multi Million Ton Myth – Brazilian Sugar Scams Sugar buyers are often warned about scams in the sugar industry. Because this is such a large industry, and because there are so many dealers and brokers, not to mention buyers, sellers, and mills in  …

There is a great deal of misinformation circulating regarding various elements of the sugar trading business. Some of these false facts have resulted from simple misunderstandings which have then been widely propagated , and other untruths have been delibe …

Brazilian Sugar Companies There are currently three major sugar companies in Brazil that every sugar trader should know about. Understanding the lay of the land from a corporate perspective isn’t just useful for people looking to invest in the booming m …

History of Sugar Sugar has become such an important staple of many modern diets that it seems hard to believe that there was once a time when the sweet white crystals which are now consumed by the ton could not be found anywhere in the world. The fir …

Trading Terms ASWP – This acronym stands for ‘Any Safe World Port’. It is quite common for sugar sellers to offer delivery to any safe world port of the buyer’s choice. BG – An acronym standing for ‘Bank Guarantee’, which is a financial instrumen …

Letter Of Credit The safest and most common form of payment in international sugar trading, letters of credit provide a means of payment which extends the maximum possible amount of protection to both buyer and seller. A letter of credit provides assuranc …

Top Sugar Exporters 2008 has seen the continuation of the general downturn of the global sugar market with regards to sugar prices, but surprisingly buoyant sugar growers are continuing to produce vast amounts of sugar each year, in spite of the fact th …

Brazil Sugar Prices It looks as if 2008 is going to be one of the cheapest years in recent history for purchasing Brazilian sugar as Brazil and India are both in the process of rapidly expanding their sugar producing capabilities, and a global surplus o …

2008 could be described as the year of the sugar mill. Brazilian sugar mills have rapidly expanded in both size and number during this year, so much so that government authorities in the Sao Paulo region have ceased issuing any licenses to new mills pendin …