When Indonesian white sugar prices surged to record peaks last year, profits slumped at the small fruit and syrup drinks stall run by Lie Lie in Medan

White sugar prices hit a record in Indonesia last summer and further spikes are expected this year even though the world is awash with the sweetener.

When Indonesian white sugar prices surged to record peaks last year, profits slumped at the small fruit and syrup drinks stall run by Lie Lie in Medan

White sugar prices hit a record in Indonesia last summer and further spikes are expected this year even though the world is awash with the sweetener.