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Sierra Mist Natural Promotes its All-Natural Sugar
A recent study revealed that the “majority of Americans say natural is an important driver of food and beverage choices they make for themselves and their families.”
Sugar Association Responds to 2010 Dietary Guidelines
The Sugar Association completed its review of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and has determined that the Guidelines do not include an upper limit on sugar or added sugars intake.
Sugar Association Speaks Out Over “Corn Sugar”
Sugar only comes from sugar cane and sugar beets, says the Washington-based Sugar Association in response to a new publicity campaign by the Corn Refiners Association to try to change the name of high-fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar.”
Sugar Is Safe and Useful Part of Balanced Diet
In a 15-page letter to the Secretaries of the the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, The Sugar Association supports its view that sugar in moderation is “a safe and useful part of a balanced diet and healthful lifestyle.”
Consumers Continue to Demand All-Natural Sugar
Sugar Association’s Andy Briscoe: Consumers continue to clamor for foods and drinks sweetened with all-natural sugar.
Trend Signals: Growing Preference for All Natural Sugar in U.S.
Government and industry statistics are confirming a growing preference in the United States for pure sugar in foods and beverages rather than other man-made and high intensity artificial sweeteners.
Sugar Usage Sees Strong Demand
After years of getting a bad rap, sugar usage – and demand – are on the rebound. Andy Briscoe, President & CEO of the Sugar Association, shares his thoughts on the resurgence of sugar.
Sugar Consumption – Looking Forward into 2010
Looking forward in 2010, there are several driving factors that can and will influence sugar consumption here in the U.S. and globally — the economy, the continued movement away from high fructose corn syrup back to all natural sugar, strong end users’ demand, the trend to natural foods, and the consumer demand for simpler ingredients.
Throwback Products Good for Sugar
Pepsi-Cola’s issue of a second limited run of “Throwback” Pepsi and Mountain Dew in retro-styled containers is part of a trend to once again sweeten beverages with sugar, said the head of the Sugar Association in Washington, D.C.
Sugar industry Reacts to Heart Association Report
The American Heart Association’s recent statement recommending that Americans eat less added sugars in their food to help solve the country’s growing obesity problem is overly simplistic, according to the Sugar Association in Washington, D.C.
In the Know About Sugar
Among the 22,000 or so associations, non-profit organizations and non-government agencies in Washington, D.C., is the Sugar Association. Imperial Sugar Company is a member, but what exactly is this organization and what are some of its key areas of focus?
HFCS to Sugar Switch – What does this really mean?
There is an old saying, what goes around comes around. In the 1980s total sugar deliveries slid from 10.5 M tons to under 8 M tons in 6 years. Beverages making the switch from sugar to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) were in full swing.