“Home baking is having a moment right now—and that means that sugar is, too.” Said Courtney Gaine, Sugar Association President and CEO. “While the “made from scratch” baking trend was increasing even before the pandemic locked us all inside, baking’s popularity has soared this spring during COVID-19 lockdowns.” For sugar, a top four most commonly used baking ingredient (along with butter, flour and oil) this means an increase in sales. It also means an increase in online conversations that are positive toward sugar.”
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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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