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Real sugar comes from sugar beet and sugar cane plants grown on farms.
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Real sugar comes from sugar beet and sugar cane plants grown on farms.
Learn MoreSugar can give foods the sweet taste we know and love—but there’s much more to it.
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March 2026
As executive director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association (SRSGA), Samantha Parrott blends a family legacy with policy leadership to help guide the future of the American sugar beet industry.

February 2026
Whether it’s showing our appreciation for friends and family or connecting with that special someone, real sugar takes center stage to help us celebrate our treasured relationships.

February 2026
In addition to acting as a sweetener and preservative in food, sugar can keep your beautiful bouquet of flowers fresh, prolonging their vase life by days or even weeks!
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