The Sugar Industry Blog
Every day, sugar beet and sugar cane growers across the country carry forward an agricultural legacy that more American consumers need and want to hear about.
September 2, 2026
While many people have heard of sugar cane, not everyone knows how or where it is grown and harvested in the U.S. Let’s take a look at harvest, an important step in getting real sugar from sugar cane from the farm to your pantry.
September 1, 2026
Annual sugar beet campaigns begin with harvest and continue over several months, bringing together the delicate dance of harvesting, transporting, storing, monitoring and processing sugar beets. From the farm to your pantry, the result is pure, real sugar.
August 28, 2026
As fair season is underway across America, real sugar will be popping up everywhere. From baking competitions to agricultural education displays, real sugar is woven into the traditions that define county and state fairs.
August 21, 2026
It’s officially grill season! You’re going to want to add this Grilled Chicken with Brown Sugar Marinade recipe into your rotation for the summer.
August 17, 2026
Hawaiian Shave Ice has long been a beloved summertime tradition in Bethesda, Maryland, with generations of families lining up for the authentic Hawaiian treat from Clayboy’s Shave Ice. Today, brothers Bill and Dan McKinnon are carrying on that legacy, using real cane sugar to create the flavors that have made Clayboy’s a local favorite for over 30 years.
August 13, 2026
The sweet and sour of barbecue sauce has some deep historical roots.
August 2, 2026
Including kids in cooking and baking can teach them a lot more than just what ingredients go into the food they eat, it can also teach them about math, science and reading, among other things.
July 13, 2026
For South Louisiana grower Kassi Leger, a temporary stint on the family sugar cane farm turned into a lifelong purpose. Today, she’s not just growing a crop that helps feed American families—she’s partnering with local officials to solve critical drainage and flooding issues for her community.
June 29, 2026
As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, real sugar remains the ingredient that has helped shape America’s most cherished food traditions.