The Sweet History of Birthday Cakes
March 2022
Birthdays have been celebrated around the globe for thousands of years. Each culture has unique traditions and baked goods to make birthday celebrations memorable and fun. In this three-part blog series, we’ll discuss the history, traditions, and presentation of baked goods.
Celebrating a World of Flavors during National Nutrition Month
March 2022
Looking at traditional recipes and the ingredients used across cultures, sugar is an ingredient that can be found in a wide variety of dishes.
What makes Valentine’s Day so sweet?
February 2022
While real sugar is one of the world’s oldest documented commodities, the history of the role of sweets in Valentine’s Day is much more recent.
Added Sugars: Separating Fact from Fiction
January 2022
If you hear the term added sugars but aren’t that familiar with what it means, you’re not alone.
Sugar: An Ingredient of Many Talents
November 2021
Sugar’s talents go far beyond its distinguished sweet taste. Sugar is often a supporting actor, displaying one or more of its many other talents and contributing to the way foods look, feel and last.
Staff Introduction: Campbell Shuford
September 2021
Campbell joined the Sugar Association team as the Director of Nutrition Policy in January 2021 after working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for four years.
Sugar tops the list of ingredients that people say makes food and beverages enjoyable
July 2021
Consumer research conducted in spring 2021 revealed consumers rank taste and safety as the most important attributes for foods and beverages they purchase and agree that sugar “helps food taste good.”
The science and art of specialty chocolates
July 2021
Ashleigh Pearson, D.C. chocolatier, is passionate about sharing special experiences through sweet treats, chocolate to be specific!
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