The Sugar Association files citizen petition asking FDA for ‘complete and accurate labeling’ of low- and no-calorie sweeteners

Consumers join the fight for complete and accurate labeling of artificial sweeteners in packaged foods

September 24, 2021

“More than 10,000 consumers across the United States have joined the fight for sweeping reform of the government’s labeling regulations covering the use of alternative sweeteners in packaged food by signing an online petition urging the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to require food companies to place clear, complete and accurate information on food labels. […]

Survey shows more consumers know sugar comes from plants

August 13, 2021

A new survey shows a majority of customers understand that real sugar comes from plants and is natural, according to the Sugar Association, the scientific arm of the U.S. sugar industry. About 80% of respondents agreed that “real sugar” is naturally occurring. The majority of respondents also agreed that sugar plays a role in a […]

More Consumers Approve of Sugar Than of Artificial Sweeteners

July 29, 2021

New consumer research conducted by Quadrant Strategies for the Sugar Association reveals how consumers feel about real sugar versus artificial sweeteners. Overall, according to a press release, consumer attitudes about real sugar are increasingly positive, while the favorability of artificial sweeteners has declined. “The shift in consumer attitudes about sugar over the last three years […]

The Sugar Association files citizen petition asking FDA for ‘complete and accurate labeling’ of low- and no-calorie sweeteners

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Consumers join the fight for complete and accurate labeling of artificial sweeteners in packaged foods

Survey shows more consumers know sugar comes from plants

More Consumers Approve of Sugar Than of Artificial Sweeteners