“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 are excited to celebrate the fourth National Real Sugar Day today,” says Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., RD, president and CEO of the Sugar Association. “From its deep roots on family farms to its role in local businesses, real sugar keeps traditions alive, storefronts open, and communities thriving. Behind every mealtime staple or favorite treat made with real sugar is a local job, a local business, and a local story.”
The celebration comes amid growing consumer interest in food and nutrition. According to the Sugar Association, real sugar remains a staple in both everyday and seasonal foods, from bread and jam to birthday cakes and holiday pies.” Read the full article here: https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/114592-sugar-association-recognizes-real-sugar-day
February 25, 2026
Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of the Sugar Association, which represents the industry on scientific matters, said at the International Sweetener Colloquium. “It is really easy to regulate sugar. You can get easy wins for sugar,” Gaine said as she others discussed the impact of the MAHA movement. “The narrative is: The government and food […]
February 20, 2026
Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of the Sugar Association, a scientific body which 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 significantly restrict them in other grades. That change alone would cut sugar demand by over […]
January 10, 2026
The health secretary’s new dietary guidelines tell parents to cut the added sugar until their kids turn 11. “Misleading rhetoric “declaring war” on and creating unsubstantiated fear about a real ingredient like real sugar will not improve children’s health,” said Courtney Gaine, the association’s president and CEO, in a statement. “Real sugar — which comes […]
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