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Real Sugar Really Resonates: Survey shows message is having an effect in perceptions

While table sugar being seen as natural is on the rise, the association with natural is even higher when consumers are asked about sugar, real sugar, beet sugar and cane sugar. These findings affirm that our real sugar messaging efforts are important, yet there is still work to be done connecting sugar to the plants and to the farms. Bringing this research to life, when tested, the simple message “Real sugar is made by sugar cane and sugar beets grown on a farm” not only tells consumers where real sugar comes from but increase confidence for 85 percent of consumers that sugar can be part of a balanced diet.

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