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Which sugar should you reach for, brown or white? There’s more to these common sugar varieties than you’d think, including similarities and differences you probably didn’t know about. We spoke with the Sugar Association to get all the info you need to know about white sugar, brown sugar and everything in between.

This past April, the Sugar Association’s educational resources were accredited by STEM.org, the oldest STEM education research and credentialing organization in America, allowing our classroom materials to carry the accreditation trustmark on all digital and print formats.

The Sugar Association is stepping up pressure on FDA to respond to its 2020 petition requesting more transparent labeling for sweeteners in food. “The FDA’s rules for alternative sweetener labeling are antiquated and mislead consumers about what is really happening in the food supply. Further agency delay on this important issue will make the problem worse,” said

The idea of requiring nutrition labels on the front of food packages to disclose sugar and fat content is getting increased attention ahead of the first White House conference in more than half a century on hunger and nutrition policy. An official task force report informing the conference has included front-of-package nutrition labels in its recommended policy actions.

The thorny and politically charged issue of the sustainability of the food system is once again front and center in the debate over the government’s dietary guidelines. The Agriculture Department and Department of Health and Human Services, which share oversight and development responsibilities for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, say they will address sustainability and

October 15 is National Real Sugar Day and we celebrate the people who harvest sugar crops and learn about it’s origins. We also learn how to balance a healthy diet, while enjoying enjoy food made with real sugar.