The sugar industry will come together to mark the first annual National Real Sugar Day this week as a day to celebrate real sugar with the people who bring it from farm to table, and those individuals who enjoy it as part of a balanced diet.
“As the gold standard for sweetness, real sugar has helped us celebrate life’s sweet memories, generation after generation. We feel it’s now time we celebrate sugar and its story — of the plants, the people, the process and — of course — the product,” said Courtney Gaine, Sugar Association president and CEO, who is a registered dietitian and holds a doctorate. “Real sugar has always been a favorite ingredient, but it is so much more than that. Real sugar, which comes from sugarbeets and sugarcane plants, provides many functions beyond sweetness. We hope National Real Sugar Day will spotlight real sugar’s natural origins and bring greater awareness to the many roles sugar plays in the food supply.”
October 29, 2025
“Food and agriculture groups say the Trump administration’s attempt to define “ultraprocessed” foods and reduce their consumption isn’t justified by the science and could sweep up healthful foods like yogurt and whole grain foods. In formal comments filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the groups note there’s a lack of scientific consensus on […]
October 15, 2025
“The Sugar Association is recognizing National Real Sugar Day (October 15) by spotlighting the origins and functions of real sugar in food production. Established in 2022, the annual observance highlights the agricultural roots of sugar cane and sugar beets grown across the U.S., and the ingredient’s role in supporting local economies and food manufacturing. “We […]
August 11, 2025
“International Confectionery magazine is proud to announce that Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., R.D., President and CEO of the Sugar Association (Washington, D.C.), has been appointed as a judge for the International Confectionery Awards, one of the industry’s most respected celebrations of excellence and innovation in confectionery. Dr. Gaine has led the Sugar Association since January 2016, […]
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