Organisation: Carlow Sugar Factory

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Organisation: Carlow Sugar Factory

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Sugar future not looking so sweet in EC plans

The plan to radically reform the sugar regime across Europe puts Irish production at stake, reports Agribusiness Correspondent Ray Ryan.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2005

Bump in the road for Irish Sugar

Ray Ryan says failure to establish rail depot in Carlow means 450,000 tonnes of sugar beet will have to be transported by truck to Mallow plant.

Thu, 26 May, 2005

Revised EU sugar reforms are still a threat to Ireland

REVISED proposals to reform the European Union’s sugar regime, which will be published on June 22, could still pose a serious threat to the future viability of the industry in Ireland, despite recent restructuring.

Mon, 02 May, 2005

Firm proposes biofuel plant

Carlow: The head of a company interested in building a biofuel plant at the closed Carlow Sugar Factory said it could have the first phase of the project up and running within 15 months if it was given the go-ahead and the necessary planning permission.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2005

Sugar factory closes after 80 years

AN era in the country’s industrial history ended yesterday when Carlow Sugar Factory closed after almost 80 years of production.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2005