Hon. Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs & Sugar Industry visited Omnicane Company in Mauritius
Minister for Sugar Industry, Hon C. J. Singh and Fiji delegates met with the Executives of Omnicane Limited, a company established in 1926 in Mauritius.
The Company is a leader of the modern sugarcane industry born of Mauritius’s centuries-old sugar industry and its role consists of cultivation of sugarcane and the production of refined sugar, bioethanol, thermal energy, and electricity.
In the recent months, Minister Singh has directed Fiji Sugar Corporation to seriously consider value-addition of its product and invest in a modern sugar refinery plant and also the production of Ethanol, along with co-generation of power.
Currently the world market price for sugar is increasing and it is expected that the production will also increase. Some common issues were discussed such as; the impacts of climate change, shortage of labour and aging farmers. Mauritius imports labour to fill the manpower gaps in the country, mostly in farming and construction.
Omnicane Company also provides consultancy services which may be a source of resource for the new strategies for FSC in value-addition.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a modern, economically viable and sustainable sugar industry in Fiji.
Our Mission
To ensure the successful implementation of sugar cane reforms and ensure timely, effective and efficient delivery of services to relevant stakeholders for a viable sugarcane industry.