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.
November 5, 2026
Few flavors capture the feeling of fall quite like pumpkin spice. As leaves turn and temperatures drop, this iconic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and other warm spices returns to everything from lattes and baked goods to cereals and creamers. Real sugar plays an essential role in these beloved seasonal favorites, balancing the bold spice blend and creating the familiar taste that has come to define autumn
November 4, 2026
Soup season is here, and homemade tomato soup is a classic. Adding a little real sugar doesn’t make it sweet. It balances the natural acidity and lets the tomato flavor shine.
October 30, 2026
Candy and costumes are synonymous with Halloween. Learn more about how this came to be!
October 28, 2026
For a holiday spin on an age-old classic treat, give these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies a try for Halloween!
October 26, 2026
Sugar can give foods the sweet taste we know and love – but there is much more to it. It also performs many other essential functions in cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
October 24, 2026
Learn how to make this holiday classic in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients. Easily customize texture and sweetness.
October 22, 2026
You can’t go wrong with this classic apple crisp, a seasonal favorite!
October 7, 2026
Did you know you can make your own brown sugar with two pantry staples?
October 7, 2026
National Real Sugar Day unites our industry to share our story and connects consumers to the real sugar made only from sugar cane and sugar beets that they know and love.