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Clarity sought on role of sustainability in dietary guidelines process
September 19, 2022
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 […]
NATIONAL REAL SUGAR DAY | October 14
September 15, 2022
October 14 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.
The sugar industry wants FDA to add labels to artificial sweeteners
September 13, 2022
“The Sugar Association is re-upping a push against “hiding” alternative sweeteners, which the group says have “surged” 300 percent in the past five years. It’s called the “Campaign for Sweetener Transparency.” There’s a new landing page encouraging consumers to get involved.” Read the full article here (subscription required): https://foodfix.co/rethinking-the-farm-bill/
Old-Fashioned Nutritive Sweeteners Are On The Rise
August 22, 2022
“Sugar is a versatile and irreplaceable functional ingredient in food,” says Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of the Sugar Assn. “It's the gold standard for taste and is a familiar ingredient that has been used for generations—often for reasons that have little to do with its sweet flavor. These functional properties range from balancing acidity, browning or adding bulk to preventing spoilage through its moisture retention properties.”
Sustainability surging to forefront for sugar industry
August 4, 2022
Sustainability “wasn’t on the table” when the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was completed, said Courtney Gaine, PhD, president and chief executive officer of The Sugar Association at the 2022 International Sweeteners Symposium, but “the dialogue is getting louder” to include sustainability as part of the 2025 Guidelines. She noted that the definition of what constitutes a sustainable diet is unclear.
WHO issues draft guidance advising not to use sweeteners to reduce sugar intake
July 21, 2022
“The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a proposed guidance , advising consumers not to use non-sugar sweeteners as means to reduce sugar intake. While the guidance is still under consideration and the WHO is now collecting comments from stakeholders, the document has already caused a stir in the food and beverage industry, pitting proponents of sweeteners […]
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