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.
January 5, 2020
This classic sandwich brings nostalgia and a whole lot of flavor.
December 18, 2019
For the first time in history, cookies are being baked in space.
December 17, 2019
At one point in time, sugar was so prized that people would actually lock it up in a sugar safe. The whole story begins with sugar cane, about 10,000 years ago.
December 17, 2019
The modern sugar beet’s roots are buried deep in history, politics and geography.
December 5, 2019
The holidays are a time to share stories and food. And many of our favorite holiday treats wouldn't be the same without real sugar.
November 28, 2019
Up in Michigan, Rita Herford’s family has been farming sugar beets for five generations, ever since her ancestors emigrated from Germany.
November 27, 2019
As the Senior Vice President of Hundley Farms, based in Belle Glade, Florida, Eric Hopkins is part of a family farming business that stretches back to 1969.
October 31, 2019
Co-ops play a big role in helping sugar beet and sugar cane farmers bring us real sugar. But what are co-ops and how do they work?
October 30, 2019
It’s fall, and if you’re into fall flavors, pumpkin everything just might be on your list!