Residents in some parts of Samoa have reported a shortage of brown sugar, with consumers noting unavailability in local shops and a consequent reliance on white sugar alternatives.Esene Vou, 36, from Eva village, said he went to buy brown sugar at a small store in her village but was told there w...
Samoa
Economy, Business, Community
By Maryana Amituanai
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25 August 2026, 5:30PM
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