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Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., R.D., Appointed Judge for International Confectionery Awards

“International Confectionery magazine is proud to announce that Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., R.D., President and CEO of the Sugar Association (Washington, D.C.), has been appointed as a judge for the International Confectionery Awards, one of the industry’s most respected celebrations of excellence and innovation in confectionery.

Dr. Gaine has led the Sugar Association since January 2016, combining a passion for baking and science with a mission to educate the public about sugar’s role in a balanced diet. Her career reflects deep commitment to bridging the gap between food science, nutrition, and consumer understanding. She has served as President of the Home Baking Association Board of Directors (2019–2022) and as Chairman of the World Sugar Research Organization Board of Directors (2021–2023).

Dr. Gaine commented: “I have always viewed my work at the Sugar Association and the impact we are trying to have as a marathon, not a sprint. There are generations with a fear of real sugar because the dialogue they have been exposed to has been a sensational one, with basic facts on sugar and its role in a balanced diet missing. While it can be daunting to think about the educational challenges ahead, I am excited to see that Americans increasingly want information that helps them make smart dietary choices.””

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“Gaine added, “There is no data to support all this.” She said the focus on added sugar is often politically motivated, but food groups have not pushed back on the MAHA pressure. There is a lot of fear of retaliation, and for good reason they have not wanted to push back publicly,” Gaine said. “I think it’s going to demand a coordinated, really coordinated, pushing back. Any effort up (until) now has been to go along to get along, and I don’t know if that’s going to work.”

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