Greencore points to risks in processing beet crop

GREENCORE Sugar warned yesterday that there are substantial risks for the company in processing a 2006 beet crop.

Dr Sean Brady, managing director, said the company would like to process beet in 2006 but, before a decision is made, it must engage with its partners to see how the risks can be eliminated or mitigated.

“Over the next weeks, the company will continue its ongoing assessment of the market for sugar. It will engage with beet growers to establish certainty relating to getting a sufficient supply of beet to produce a full quota.