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US Sugar Deal Sparks Call for Oversight
With lawmakers already frustrated over a lack of oversight, recent reports on the state’s landmark $536 million Everglades agreement with U.S. Sugar Corp. may add momentum for a legislative response in an attempt to prevent a repeat of the controversial deal.
US Sugar May Benefit from Everglades Deal
Gov. Charlie Crist fired back today at critics who pummeled him for a $536 million Everglades land deal that they describe as a giveaway to U.S. Sugar Corp.
Sugar Gains Favor on Labels
High fructose corn syrup, the sugar alternative used to sweeten sodas, cookies, condiments and cereals, is beginning to lose some ground in the packaged-food industry.
No Ruling on Sugar Beet Injunction
U.S. sugar beet farmers are “on pins and needles” as a federal judge weighs whether to block planting of their crops engineered to be resistant to Monsanto Co.’s Roundup herbicide.
Imperial Sugar Urges U.S. to Double Import Quota as Prices Rise
Imperial Sugar Co., the second- largest U.S. processor, said the Department of Agriculture should almost double its import quota to ease a shortage and cap escalating raw-material costs.
Savannah’s Sugar Run in the News
On March 6, the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club will lead hundreds of participants on a special ride, writes Sandy Roach for the Savannah Morning News.
Suit to Bar Genetically Modified Sugar Beets
Organic farmers in Oregon fear this year’s spring breezes will be carrying pollen from genetically altered sugar beets, which they say could render their crops worthless.
Battle Shaping Up Between Nutrition and Sweeteners
Before you chug down another regular soda, or spoon sugar into your tea or coffee, consider this: There’s a heated debate going on over the health risks of consuming too much sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and other caloric sweeteners.
Decision on Sugar Beets Imminent
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit concerning genetically engineered sugarbeet seeds will argue March 5 for a preliminary injunction that would block the production or planting of the seeds, and the processing of beets produced by the seeds at least until June.
FR Clothing: Avoiding Hazards
The environmental, health and safety publication, EHS Today, has featured safety measures taken by Imperial Sugar Company by outfitting workers with flame resistant clothing. Here is the publication’s cover story.
Imperial Sugar Supports Dust Standard Creation
Imperial Sugar is a strong supporter of OSHA’s efforts regarding a combustible dust standard. Imperial participated in public meetings in Washington and was also an observer at a meeting in Atlanta.
Maui sugar operations alive
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. recently revealed that the company would continue sugar cane operations at its Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) division through 2010, reports Maui Weekly.
Sweetness in Price of Raw Sugar
If there was any commodity guaranteed to provide sweet profits for traders in the second half of 2009 it was sugar. Raw prices have more than doubled since mid-2009 to almost 30 cents per pound at the end of January, their highest level since 1981.
CSR Keeps Options Open On Sugar
Australia’s CSR reportedly is keeping its options open on remaining in the sugar business. The company still maintains a demerger is the best option for its sugar business but behind the scenes it has been talking to China’s Bright Food about a trade sale.
Central America Rallies to Meet Mexico Sugar Demand
Central American cane cutters are working overtime to increase output and sugar producers say they should have no problem covering increased demand from Mexico where the crop is expected to fall short, reports Reuters.
Analysis of World Sugar Futures
World sugar futures turned in a mixed session: March posted a higher low and higher high en route to a 47 higher settlement, but the futures failed upon approaching the 40-day moving average (27.42 last night, 27.51 tonight) and shed 20 points after the official settlement.
Bangladesh to Supply Gulf Nations with Sugar
Bangladesh sugar refiners are targeting Middle East Gulf Nations or GCC markets as part of a global expansion programme. The country currently enjoys an abundance of refined sugar and intends to export to new markets to improve revenues.
February 2010 WASDE Report
The USDA released updated supply and demand data for the US and Mexican sugar complex this morning, decreasing the 2009-10 US ending stocks/use ratio from 10.8 % to 10.0 %. The report saw several adjustments which netted an 85,000 ton reduction in the 2009-10 supply. Once again, no changes were made to the demand side of the ledger.
Study Questions Sucralose Stability in Bakery
Bakery formulators who use ingredients like glycerol or fats should exercise caution when using sucralose, suggests a new study from Canada.
