Archive for August, 2009
Fergus Faucheux’s Boat
Standing on the bank of the Mississippi at Gramercy, Louisiana, one can only imagine how difficult it would be to row a small, flat-bottomed skiff across the river.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
The science is clear: Fructose consumption is associated with insulin resistance, increased calorie intake, impaired metabolism, weight gain, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, reports The Examiner.com.
Imperial’s Sheptor Before Houston Strategic Forum
Compassion, clear-headedness, communications and a committed team of leaders are the keys to weathering the kinds of financial, operational and emotional storms that have beset Imperial Sugar Company over the last few years, said Imperial President and CEO John C. Sheptor.
Consumers No Longer Fooled by Fake Sweeteners
As the list of artificial sweeteners has grown and manufacturers have honed the skill with which they blend them to mimic sugar taste, there is debate about whether these sensory stand-ins really help people consume fewer calories and avoid weight gain.
Frank Jenkins: Sugar Prices Now Linked
The rally in world sugar prices has now linked world and US raw sugar prices, reports Frank Jenkins of The Jenkins Sugar Group.
Brazil’s Sugar Cane Output Declines
Sugar cane output in Brazil is declining after rains in parts of the Center South, the world’s biggest producing region, were at their most severe in six decades this month, reports Bloomberg.
India Moves to Limit Sugar Stocks
The government of India is taking steps to ensure availability of sugar in the open market for actual consumers by limiting the stockpiles of bulk customers. Sugar cannot be stocked beyond 15 days.
South Asia Hit by Sugar Shortages
BBC News reports that a massive shortage in sugar stocks in India and Pakistan has led to soaring prices and consumer unrest.
Computer-Based Training Improves Competitiveness, Safety
With the rebuild of its Port Wentworth refinery in Georgia, Imperial Sugar is taking employee training to the next level.
Imperial Sugar’s 4 CBT Training Modules
Four CBT training modules are being tailored specifically for Imperial’s operations to address the risks of sugar dust.
Jackie Mattos and the Imperial Shipping Team
You know within the first few minutes of talking with Jackie Mattos that she’s a woman on a mission.
Washington Post: Sugar Shock
The Washington Post writes: “Down on the farm, the latest dispute pits America’s sugar producers against their biggest customers: food manufacturers that add the sweetener to everything from raisin bran to raspberry yogurt.”
Playing a Starring Role In Community Service
If there’s anything you first notice about people who work for Imperial Sugar, it’s their sense of community. It’s a sense that begins in the workplace and radiates outside to the many places employees live and work.
Call to Eliminate High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Consumers, concerned over foods that are unhealthy, are asking manufacturers to remove ingredients they believe are harmful, and high-fructose corn syrup is near the top of many a mother’s hit list.