Elevator expected to be open for the 2018 harvest.

Sales, meanwhile, surge 27% in period.

Presenters offer different ideas during International Sweetener Symposium.

Annual report highlights company’s progress over past year.

Survey shows weaker commodity prices and ongoing trade conflicts take toll on mood of farmers.

ADM food scientist offers perspective on interest in growing category.

Year-to-date figure down a little from 2017.

Disputes about trade policy causing supply chain uncertainty.

Country is forecast to import 2 million tonnes in 2017-18 and even more the following year.

Makiko Ochi has eight years of experience at one of Japan’s largest securities firm.