Archive for 2010
“Iron Man” CEO to Run Ultra-Marathon for Fair Trade
In January 2011, Wholesome Sweeteners CEO Nigel Willerton will “Run Across Ethiopia” as a partner in a fundraising campaign to support school-building projects in that country’s Fair Trade coffee-growing regions.
Bunge to Buy Tully Sugar in Australia
Bunge has announced plans to purchase Tully Sugar Ltd., which operates one of the largest sugar mills in Australia, for $126.4 million.
You need Sugar to Make Lemonade!
Imperial Sugar Company has once again joined with Prepared4Life to be a sponsor of Lemonade Day 2011.
Good Year for Louisiana Sugar Industry
Following a flooded harvest season in 2009, the Louisiana sugar cane industry expects to post good numbers at end of this harvest season.
End of an Era at Imperial Sugar Refinery
On Sunday, Dec. 19, two buildings at the old Imperial Sugar Company refinery in Sugar Land, Texas were imploded, wiping out a piece of local history in a matter of seconds.
Holiday Shoppers “Go Nuts” for Chef Eddy
Folks doing some holiday shopping at IKEA in Houston were offered some Yuletide treats prepared by well-known pastry chef Eddy Van Damme.
Test Plant will turn Sugar Beets into Ethanol
Green Vision Group, based in Fargo, N.D., has announced plans to build a test plant that would turn sugar beets into ethanol.
Jenkins Analysis of December WASDE
The following analysis of the December WASDE report is from Frank Jenkins of Jenkins Sugar Group.
Freeze in Florida affecting Sugar Cane Crops
Just about every sector of agriculture is being impacted by a hard freeze that has hit South Florida, including sugar cane.
A Lump of Coal goes a Long Way
Since 1997 when the company purchased the refinery at Port Wentworth, Ga., ISC has utilized coal in its sugar refining processes.
Mexican Transfer Station Sets Stage for Growth
Imperial Sugar Company will open a new rail transfer station and storage warehouse at the Comercializadora Santos Imperial facility near Monterrey, Mexico.
Imperial Sugar Flavors World’s Largest Snow Cone
With help from Imperial Sugar, Bahama Buck’s built the world’s largest snow cone, creating a frozen treat weighing more than 25,000 pounds and raising more than $12,600 for children in Lubbock, Texas.
Port Wentworth Refinery Donates Sugar for the Holidays
The associates at Imperial Sugar Company’s Port Wentworth refinery are making a seasonal donation of Dixie Crystals Sugar to the Christian Revival Center in Savannah, Ga.
Low Calorie Sweetener Now Available in Flavors
Imperial Sugar Company has developed several flavored versions of steviacane™, which include honey, maple and free-flowing brown sugar.