Archive for November, 2009
Diet Sodas May Hurt Kidneys
Harvard researchers analyzing the health habits of thousands of nurses have found that women who drank two or more diet sodas daily had a two-fold increase in the risk of a significantly faster drop in their kidneys’ ability to filter blood compared with those who drank one or none.
Gramercy Institutes Expanded Safety Measures
Imperial Sugar’s Gramercy refinery – located near the gently rolling Mississippi river not far from New Orleans – has been abuzz of late with a variety of new safety initiatives: retrofits to the 114-year-old facility’s equipment, new training programs, and enhanced protective garb for workers and visitors alike.
An Authentic Spirit of Teamwork
How many times a day in our work places do we walk past people, exchange a hello and continue with our jobs, without really knowing anything about the other person? Brenda Rose, an appointment coordinator at Imperial Sugar’s Port Wentworth sugar refinery who never met a stranger, decided she wanted to know more about her colleagues.
Imperial Notes Progress at Sales Conference
Imperial Sugar Company made solid progress against its operational goals last year. That was the message delivered to nearly 70 associates at the company’s 2010 national sales conference in Sugar Land, Texas, in mid-November.
Sugar Refinery Sweet on Manatees
Located on the banks of the Savannah River in Georgia, Imperial Sugar’s Port Wentworth sugar refinery has joined forces with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) to help protect manatees that might swim into the area.
BusinessWeek Interviews Imperial’s Sheptor
These are challenging times for all chief executives, but it’s fair to say that John Sheptor has had a tougher time than most over the past two years, reports BusinessWeek.
Chef Eddy’s Nougatine Slivers
Nougat is a term used to describe a variety of delectable, traditional confectioneries made with sugar or honey, a wide variety of roasted nuts (except for peanuts), and sometimes chopped candied fruit. Almond nougatine slivers, dipped in a premium chocolate, fall into this category.
Imperial’s Sheptor on CNBC
Imperial Sugar Company’s President and CEO John Sheptor appeared recently live on CNBC’s “Street Signs” program with Eric Burnett. The subject – an update on Imperial Sugar’s growing competitiveness in the U.S. sugar market and an assessment of world raw sugar supplies.
Thanksgiving in a Basket
Each year for the last 40 years, Imperial Sugar Company has donated baskets full of Thanksgiving goodies to the needy. This year was no exception, as a small team of employees from Imperial’s sugar refining facility in Gramercy, La., put together 100 baskets for this Thanksgiving holiday.
Imperial Sugar Venture to Build New Sugar Refinery
Imperial Sugar Company has announced the formation and funding of a three-way joint venture with Sugar Growers and Refiners, Inc. and Cargill, Incorporated to construct and operate a new state-of-the-art cane sugar refinery in Gramercy, Louisiana adjacent to Imperial’s existing sugar refinery.
Flu Shots Don’t Miss a Beat at Gramercy
When the whistle blows for shift change at Imperial Sugar’s Gramercy refinery, employees usually hand off their responsibilities to their co-workers and go their merry way. But recently, they briefly changed their routine to take advantage of the company’s free flu shot program.
Sugar Harvest Looks Promising
For a couple of weeks, sugar-cane farmers in southern Louisiana were concerned that persistent rain would slow the harvest and leave their equipment stuck in the mud. But with the weather beginning to dry up, local farmers say it should be a slightly better than average year for sugar harvesting.
The Path to Innovation
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” His oft-quoted remark speaks to a uniquely human spirit of innovation that’s brought us must-have products like Apple’s iPod, a mobile phone and yes, better (and more humane) mousetraps.
Sugar Prices Poised for ‘Explosive’ Move
Sugar traders should watch out for an “explosive” price change in the next two weeks, according to a technical analysis by LaSalle Futures Group in Chicago.