“Not all sugar is created equal—and the many varieties come from different sources and undergo different production processes. The various types of sugar can be identified by their color, crystal size and the complexity of their flavor profile, which is determined by the amount of molasses that remains in the product after whatever degree of refinement has taken place on the manufacturing side. We researched the most prevalent types of sugar and got the full scoop on the taste, texture, production and best uses for them all.
…Also known as powdered sugar, confectioners’ sugar is one of the aforementioned types of white sugar. It is refined in the same way as granulated white sugar, but undergoes an additional step in which it is ground into an extremely fine powder. Soft and incredibly fine, confectioners’ sugar is intensely sweet and has the texture of baby powder; it also readily dissolves in liquid agents, which is why it’s a top choice in icing and frosting recipes and is also frequently used to dust baked goods (Mexican wedding cookies, brownies and doughnuts, to name a few) once they’ve come out of the oven. Per The Sugar Association, it can also be made at home by putting one cup of granulated sugar and one tablespoon of cornstarch in your blender and giving it a thorough spin.”
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March 22, 2026
"The Feeding the Economy report affirms the vital role food and agriculture play in our nation’s economic resilience and food security. Commercial bakers have long been proud partners to American agriculture, sourcing 85 percent of their core ingredients from domestic farmers....Sponsoring organizations from the food and agriculture industries, who helped make the 2026 study possible, provided commentary on this year’s findings. The full list of sponsoring organizations includes: ...The Sugar Association"
March 10, 2026
"Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of the Sugar Association, a scientific body that supports the U.S. sugar industry, told the USDA Outlook Forum that the school meal standards taking effect next year might prohibit added sugars in kindergarten meals and could significantly restrict them in other grades. That change alone would cut sugar demand by over 130,000 short tons. The industry faces additional pressure from rising GLP-1 weight-loss drug usage, which jumped from 12% in May 2024 to 18% in November 2025, though Gaine cautioned it remains "premature to assess the impact."
March 3, 2026
"Gaine added, "There is no data to support all this." She said the focus on added sugar is often politically motivated, but food groups have not pushed back on the MAHA pressure. There is a lot of fear of retaliation, and for good reason they have not wanted to push back publicly," Gaine said. "I think it’s going to demand a coordinated, really coordinated, pushing back. Any effort up (until) now has been to go along to get along, and I don’t know if that’s going to work."
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