Conflict in Sudan Threatens Supplies of Coke, Pepsi and Other ... - Insider
WebApr 29, 2023 · Sudan is the world's largest producer and primary supplier of gum arabic, a resin from the acacia tree that's used in sodas, candy, and even make-up products. About 70% of the world's supply...
How Soda, Chocolate and Chewing Gum Are Funding War in Sudan …
WebAround 80% of the world’s gum arabic is harvested from Sudan’s acacia trees, and the widely used ingredient has become a key funding source for both sides in the country’s civil war.
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient ... - Reuters
WebLONDON/NEW YORK, April 28 (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...
How Soda, Chocolate and Chewing Gum Are Funding War in Sudan
WebMay 23, 2024 · Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/REUTERS. Once a week, Muhamed Jaber drives down a bumpy road to the Sudanese city of El Obeid, the back of his truck heaving with bags full of amber-colored chunks of gum ...
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key fizzy drinks ingredient - Sky News
WebApr 28, 2023 · The conflict in Sudan has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic - critical to the food, drinks and cosmetics industry.
How a prolonged war in Sudan could threaten global fizzy drink …
WebMay 18, 2023 · Since Sudan’s civil war erupted across the country in mid-April, the supply of the sought-after product has been threatened. And although there are gum arabic replacements to be found for products like cosmetics and printing inks, there is no alternative for fizzy drinks.
Key Ingredient in Coca-Cola, Chocolate and Red Wine Is Caught …
WebMay 3, 2023 · The deadly battle between the East African nation’s top generals has disrupted supplies of gum arabic, a widely used stabilizer and emulsifier, 80% of which is produced by Sudan’s acacia trees.
Gum Arabic: Sudan's Miracle Commodity : NPR
WebJun 20, 2007 · A dab of gum arabic makes newspaper ink more cohesive and permanent. Not since baking soda has there been a natural commodity that has so many different uses. In the days of the Egyptian Pharaohs...
The conflict in Sudan is threatening supplies of Coke, Pepsi and …
WebApr 29, 2023 · Sudan is the world's largest producer and primary supplier of gum arabic, a resin from the acacia tree that's used in sodas, candy, and even make-up products. About 70% of the world's supply...
Coca-Cola and Pepsi supplies threatened by Sudan war - The Telegraph
WebApr 28, 2023 · Coca-Cola and Pepsi supplies are under threat after access to a key ingredient was thrown into doubt as Sudan is torn apart by fierce fighting.