1920s - The First World War

During the First World War, Charles assumed a national role, being responsible for overseeing sugar rationing. He was later awarded the MBE for his services to the nation.

As the UK recovered from the First World War, only small quantities of specialised sugars were available, but Charles
saw the opportunity to set up a different kind of sugar company.

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