Industry
US Ethanol Companies Facing Competition from Brazilian Sugar Cane Producers
Sugar cane producers in Brazil could soon play a larger role in ethanol production, taking some of the burden away from U.S. corn producers.
IOM Releases Second Report on Front of Packaging Labeling
This fall, the Institute of Medicine released its second report on front-of-package (FOP) labeling.
Improving Sugar Cane Ethanol Production — The ‘Midway’ Strategy
Researchers have introduced a new approach that prioritizes a sustainable and responsible way of producing ethanol called the “midway” strategy.
Stevia Market Share Predicted to Explode in 2011
According to Packaged Facts, use of stevia is predicted to rise at an astonishing rate this year.
USDA Extends FY11 Eaw Sugar TRQ Entry Period
The USDA annouced that sugar entering the United States under the fiscal year 2011 raw sugar import tariff-rate quota will be permitted to enter U.S. Customs territory until Oct. 31.
South Florida Farmers Achieve Record Year in Water Quality Success
Farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) achieved a record-setting phosphorus reduction in the water leaving the farming region — more than three times less phosphorus than the state requirement.
USTR Updates 2011 TRQ Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar
The USTR announced adjusted country-specific allocations of additional FY 2011 in-quota quantity of the TRQ for imported raw cane sugar.
Lowering the Color of Crystals in Sugar Factories
Studies led by USDA chemist Gillian Eggleston have provided a better understanding of the source of undesirable color in factory sugar.
USTR Announces Additional TRQ Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar
The USTR announced country-specific allocations of additional Fiscal Year 2011 in-quota quantity of the TRQ for imported raw cane sugar.
USDA Increases FY11 Raw Sugar Tariff-Rate Quota
The USDA has increased the 2011 raw sugar tariff-rate quota by 120,000 short tons in an attempt to ease a supply shortage amid surging retail prices.
Sugar Farmers Sue Corn Processors for Falsely Marketing High-Fructose Corn Syrup
American sugar farmers and refiners have filed a suit to stop big corn processors from marketing high-fructose corn syrup as a “natural” product equivalent to real sugar.
USDA Reports Delay in Planting of Sugar Beet Crops
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10% of sugar-beet acreage in main growing states had been planted as of April 24, down from 80% at the same point last year.
Monk Fruit Sweetener Gaining Popularity
Monk fruit, a natural, low-calorie sweetener that has been used in China for hundreds of years, may soon become more popular here in the States.
Chinese monk fruit latest all-natural sweetener to make waves
Chinese monk fruit could become another all-natural, zero-calorie weapon against obesity and diabetes.