Global firms eye Honduran sugar sector

Honduras's plans to build two new sugar plants has attracted investors from Mexico, China and the United States.

Each plant will require an investment of more than $300 million, and will be located in the country's Olancho department, the government said.

The Honduras government is seeking to boost sugar production in order to increase exports, as well as produce related products such as ethanol and energy.

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