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January 4, 2021

Dr. Courtney Gaine, Presidents and CEO of the Sugar Association, explains the importance of the Association’s deep scientific roots. “The primary role of the Sugar Association is to serve as the scientific voice of the U.S. sugar industry. So, it’s critical that sharing our knowledge of real sugar with consumers starts with having the facts. The importance of sharing accurate, science-based information with consumers is greater today than ever before. This is why we ensure that all of our efforts – all communications, advocacy on science-based policies and support of new research – are found on high-quality evidence.”

Read the full article at: http://read.uberflip.com/i/1322521-january-2021/27?

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