Local market saw an increase in white sugar prices during Thursday's trading, while glucose and food starch prices remained stable. The National Factories and the Minister of Supply have directed sugar beet companies to continue receiving beet crops from farmers and pay dues on time. A sugar beet trial run is being conducted at The Canal Factory in Mallawi Center, Minya, with plans to increase production capacity. However, global raw and white sugar futures saw a decline in prices during Thursday's trading sessions in the New York and London stock exchanges.