Minister denies supermarket sugar shortage claims

Sugar Industry Minister Tomasi Tunabuna confirmed that the Fiji Sugar Corporation maintains a consistent sugar supply to supermarkets, despite reports of widespread shelf shortages.

FBC News spoke with several retailers, resellers, and sugar-dependent businesses who reported limited availability yesterday.

Visits to Suva supermarkets also confirmed empty shelves.

However, Tunabuna stressed that regular deliveries, including truckloads […] ...