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The Sugar Association Statement on PLOS Biology Perspective Article
November 21, 2017
First and foremost, let’s be clear that the article we are discussing is not actually a study, but a perspective: a collection of speculations and assumptions about events that happened nearly five decades ago, conducted by a group of researchers and funded by individuals and organizations that are known critics of the sugar industry.
Official Statement of The Sugar Association: “Sugar Produced with Biotechnology” Adopted by the Board of Directors on May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
Sugar (sucrose) is a molecule that occurs naturally in all sugar beets and sugar cane. This sucrose molecule is identical, whether it comes from a sugar beet or a stalk of sugar cane and whether or not biotechnology was involved.
New Publications Focus on Role of Sweet Taste in Infant and Toddler Feeding
April 3, 2017
Sugar Association supports important scientific dialogue on the role of sugar and sweet taste in facilitating nutrient-dense nourishment for infants and toddlers.
Statement: Sugar Association Reminds FDA There Are No “Added Sugars” in Sugar
March 6, 2017
The Sugar Association submitted comments today to FDA on its draft guidance for compliance with newly adopted revisions to the Nutrition Facts Label that will appear on packaged foods and beverages.
Changes in Sugar Association Mission, Leadership Signal Industry Evolution
March 2, 2017
Moves mark commitment to transparent engagement with partners, consumers.
The Sugar Association Statement on Kearns JAMA Study
September 12, 2016
We question Kearns’ continued attempts to reframe historical occurrences to conveniently align with the currently trending anti-sugar narrative.
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