Archive for October, 2009
Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Here’s a new reason to put down that sugary soft drink: Research suggests that a diet high in fructose, a common sweetener, boosts the risk of high blood pressure, reports U.S. News & World Report.
The Imperial Advantage
It’s one thing to make the country’s best sugar. But getting that delicious sweetener onto grocers’ shelves is another matter entirely. Making sure that consumers always have a fresh supply on hand falls to Advantage Sales and Marketing, an Imperial business partner.
End of an Era in Hawaii
The last harvest by Kaua’i sugar producer Gay and Robinson marks end of an era in Hawaii, reports the Honolulu Advertiser. Gay and Robinson is shifting focus to leasing and energy.
Imperial Sugar Legal Team Wins Prestigious Award
Imperial Sugar Senior Vice President and General Counsel Louis Bolognini and Assistant General Counsel Kirsten Cohoon have been recognized by the Houston Business Journal.
India Fixes Raw Sugar Prices
India’s decision to fix sugar cane prices nationwide may ease shortages in the world’s biggest sugar-consuming country and smooth fluctuations in annual crops, industry officials said.
Crisis: Opportunity to Transform the Future
In a recent keynote speech, Imperial Sugar Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer John Sheptor recounted the numerous challenges faced by the company in the last two years, including a tragic crisis of unimaginable proportions, and how Imperial Sugar has transformed its future.
“Whistleblower” Changes Story in Deposition
Almost a year after making numerous accusations about Imperial Sugar Company,
former Vice President of Operations Graham H. Graham has provided a very different
account in sworn testimony given in depositions.
OSHA Addresses Need for Combustible Dust Standard
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) in the Oct. 21 edition of the Federal Register as an initial step in development of a standard to address the hazards of combustible dust.
Chef Eddy’s Chocolate Crème Brûlée
By Chef Eddy Van Damme – When it comes to making the very best desserts from just a few ingredients, quality counts. Lesser quality ingredients may save a few pennies, but your palate will pay the price. Take my chocolate crème brûlée recipe, for example.
Corn Syrup Linked to Toxic Chemical
According to a report from NatureNews, if you know anything about the food supply, you know that honey bees are a crucial part of the food production chain and they are in danger of disappearing.
Wholesome Sweeteners in DC; Next Stop is San Fran.
The nation’s premier sustainability event is the Green Festival™ in Washington, D.C. Wholesome Sweeteners was there, helping celebrate what’s working in our communities—for people, business and the environment.
Manager Helps Usher in Next Chapter at Plant
Plant manager Thomas Rathke reports that the Port Wentworth refinery to install the last Extra Fine Granulated new packaging machines following the plant-wide rebuild.
USDA Releases Sugar Crop Loan Rates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced loan rates for 2009 crop sugar as required by the 2008 Farm Bill.
Imperial, Cargill Discuss New Refinery
Neil Merrett of FoodNavigator.com reports that Imperial Sugar Company has entered into talks with Cargill and the Sugar Growers & Refiners group that could lead to building a state-of-the-art sugar refinery adjacent to one of Imperial’s existing plants in Gramercy, Louisiana.