In The News
March 17, 2021
“Endurance athletes in the American sugarbeet industry have always understood the value of sugar and the important role in plays in getting them over the finish line.” Laura Rutherford, sugarbeet farmer and endurance runner, talked to six of these athletes, including Andy Fiske, VP of Finance and Operations at the Sugar Association, about how they use sucrose for success in their daily diets and training.
Read the full article at: https://www.agweek.com/sugarbeet/6894446-From-Sweets-to-Sweat-Sugarbeet-industry-members-find-love-for-endurance-sports
October 16, 2024
“New school lunch guidelines from USDA are aimed at reducing added sugars in students’ diets. For the sugar industry, the guidelines are a ‘mixed bag,” Courtney Gaine, of the Sugar Association, says. …Courtney Gaine, a registered dietician who is president of the Sugar Association — which describes itself as the scientific voice of the U.S. […]
October 7, 2024
“Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., R.D., President and CEO for the Sugar Association in Washington, D.C., discusses consumer education, health trends and the evolving role of sugar in baking. …“Advocating for evidence-based policies about sugar and educating key audiences has never been more important, and it has never required more commitment and investment of time and resources. […]
September 19, 2024
“The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adding tension to the front-of-pack ingredient trends. The FDA announced that it will require food and beverage manufacturers to disclose “added sugars” on the front of packaging. The new rules for added sugars are due in October, according to the FDA, in an attempt to educate consumers about […]
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