small sesame seeds oil processing plant in sudan

   
small sesame seeds oil processing plant in sudan
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • small sesame seeds oil processing plant in sudan
How are sesame seeds produced in Sudan?

Oilseeds are transported from crop markets to Port Sudan via road. Taxes and fees, including port levies from 30 to 80 percent of total fees, are collected between the farmgate and the world market. Despite these costs, sesame seeds continue to be competitive. On average, 44 percent of sesame seeds produced in Sudan are exported.

Can companies trade sesame seeds from Sudan?

If companies are unable to conduct due diligence in line with the UN and OECD Guidelines due to the current conflict, companies may have to disengage from trading sesame seeds from Sudan. When changing origin from Sudan, companies should investigate potential and actual risks in other production countries.

Why are there pests in Sudan's sesame seeds?

Pests are a major issue plaguing Sudan¡¯s sesame seed production. The lygaeid bug, or sesame seed bug¡ªfound prominently in the clay soils of central Sudan¡ªdepletes the seed¡¯s oil content thus reducing overall quality and quantity. Of the seeds that make it to harvest, losses may occur from poor threshing and storage.

What are the risks in the production of sesame seeds in Sudan?

¡±Forced labor and child labor are some of the risks we have identified in the production of sesame seeds in Sudan. Now we will act together with our members to see how we can improve the situation for those who grow sesame seeds used in hummus and tahini¡±, says Christopher Riddselius Senior Advisor at ETI Sweden.