WASHINGTON – Consumers know, and the FDA’s definition accurately reflects, that sugar only comes from sugar cane and sugar beets.

At just 15 calories a teaspoon, all-natural sugar has been the world’s sweetener of choice for more than 2,000 years. Sugar remains the predominate sweetener in every country except the United States, where in recent decades man-made sweetening agents have been created and mass produced.

American consumers are now clamoring for a change and are demanding the trusted taste and goodness of sugar, which exists naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane, instead of man-made sweeteners. We are thrilled that food and beverage manufacturers are switching back to natural sugar in droves and are confident that this positive trend will continue.

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What’s the Difference Between White and Brown Sugar?

October 26, 2022

You probably have both white and brown sugar in your pantry right now, but unless your recipe specifies, how do you know which one to use? The two types of sugar look different, but we wanted to know if that’s the only factor that sets them apart. To learn more, we spoke with Courtney Gaine, President, and CEO of The Sugar Association, about the difference between white and brown sugar.

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Sugarbeet industry celebrates first National Real Sugar Day

October 13, 2022

There is no doubt that autumn is one of the most exciting times of the year for the world of sugar. The sugarbeet and sugarcane harvests start, Halloween is around the corner, and Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t far away. This month, there is a new day to celebrate — the first ever National Real Sugar […]

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National Real Sugar Day debuts

October 12, 2022

The sugar industry will come together to mark the first annual National Real Sugar Day on Oct. 14 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 […]

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