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Celebrate National Real Sugar Day on October 14

August 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 – The Sugar Association (SAI) today announced the celebration of the first annual National Real Sugar Day, taking place October 14, 2022, as a day to celebrate real sugar with the people who bring it from farm to table and those individuals and families who enjoy it as part of a […]

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New Evidence Submitted to FDA Supports Swift Action on Artificial Sweetener Labeling Reform; Labeling Rules Must Change to Corral Opaque System that Stymies Consumers

March 8, 2022

March 8, 2022 Washington, DC – The Sugar Association today submitted a supplemental petition to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to further support its call for sweeping reform of federal regulations governing the labeling of artificial sweeteners used in packaged foods. “FDA action on alternative sweetener labeling reform is long overdue, and we […]

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10,000+ Consumers Join the Fight for Complete & Accurate Labeling of Artificial Sweeteners in Packaged Foods; FDA Must Act Now to Help Families Make Informed Decisions Regarding Sugar Substitutes

September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. –  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 (FDA) to require food companies to place clear, […]

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New Research Shows Large Majority of Consumers Understand Real Sugar Comes from Plants & That it Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021 Washington, D.C. – A significant majority of consumers understand real sugar originates from plants and is naturally-occurring, according to new research conducted by Quadrant Strategies for the Sugar Association.  Overall, the research shows consumer attitudes about real sugar are increasingly positive, while the favorability of artificial sweeteners has declined. “The shift in consumer […]

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Statement by Courtney Gaine, PhD, RD, president and CEO of the Sugar Association Regarding the Issuance of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

December 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 “On behalf of the Sugar Association and its members, I would like to thank the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) for their significant work in developing and finalizing the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), and doing so on time, particularly in light of this challenging […]

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More than 1,500 Consumers Urge FDA to Enact Comprehensive Artificial Sweetener Labeling Reform

November 19, 2020

Sharp increase in use of sugar substitutes & misleading labels drive calls for full transparency  (Washington, D.C. – November 19, 2020)  The Sugar Association’s Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has garnered the support of more than 1,500 consumers across the United States. “Consumers deserve greater transparency around alternative sweeteners in […]

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