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Brown Sugar vs. White Sugar: What’s the Difference?

October 11, 2022

Which sugar should you reach for, brown or white? There's more to these common sugar varieties than you'd think, including similarities and differences you probably didn't know about. We spoke with the Sugar Association to get all the info you need to know about white sugar, brown sugar and everything in between.

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Bringing the Science of Sugar to the Classroom

October 1, 2022

This past April, the Sugar Association’s educational resources were accredited by STEM.org, the oldest STEM education research and credentialing organization in America, allowing our classroom materials to carry the accreditation trustmark on all digital and print formats.

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Ahead of White House conference, Sugar Association pushes FDA for stricter labeling on sweeteners

September 23, 2022

The Sugar Association is stepping up pressure on FDA to respond to its 2020 petition requesting more transparent labeling for sweeteners in food. “The FDA’s rules for alternative sweetener labeling are antiquated and mislead consumers about what is really happening in the food supply. Further agency delay on this important issue will make the problem worse,” said […]

Front-of-pack food labeling gets focus ahead of White House conference

September 21, 2022

The idea of requiring nutrition labels on the front of food packages to disclose sugar and fat content is getting increased attention ahead of the first White House conference in more than half a century on hunger and nutrition policy. An official task force report informing the conference has included front-of-package nutrition labels in its recommended policy actions. […]

Clarity sought on role of sustainability in dietary guidelines process

September 19, 2022

The thorny and politically charged issue of the sustainability of the food system is once again front and center in the debate over the government’s dietary guidelines. The Agriculture Department and Department of Health and Human Services, which share oversight and development responsibilities for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, say they will address sustainability and […]

NATIONAL REAL SUGAR DAY | October 14

September 15, 2022

October 14 is National Real Sugar Day and we celebrate the people who harvest sugar crops and learn about it’s origins. We also learn how to balance a healthy diet, while enjoying enjoy food made with real sugar.

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