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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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December 2025
From ancient kitchens to holiday mailboxes, fruitcake’s storied history and staying power have made it a beloved, and occasionally teased, American classic.

December 2025
Dr. Matt Foster has made a career in caring for the sugar cane crop of South Louisiana.
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