The Sugar Industry Blog

Real Sugar, Real Stories: Sugar Beet and Sugar Cane Growers Share the Legacy

Every day, sugar beet and sugar cane growers across the country carry forward an agricultural legacy that more American consumers need and want to hear about.

Strawberry Shortcake on the 4th of July

May 10, 2026
This Strawberry Shortcake recipe will be the perfect dessert for your 4th of July celebrations!

Summertime Salsas

May 5, 2026
It doesn’t get much better than homemade salsa using the fresh produce of summer!

Apple Broccoli Salad Meal Prep

May 4, 2026
Start the year off right with this hearty Apple Broccoli Salad recipe!

It’s Porch Drink Season: Sugar’s Role in Summer Drinks

May 1, 2026
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer and May 30th rolls in with National Mint Julep Day, the whole month of May is basically one long invitation to take your drink outside.

Real Sugar and Salt: Effective and All-Natural Food Preservatives

April 21, 2026
Garden produce can be enjoyed throughout the year thanks to real sugar and salt—all-natural ingredients which have played an important role in food preservation methods like canning for centuries.  

Rock Candy

April 1, 2026
Have fun with the family while a simple process produces a tasty treat.

Sweet Vanilla Sugar Scrub

April 1, 2026
Sugar is used in cosmetics for its exfoliating and moisturizing properties. Sugar scrubs are great for exfoliating your face and body.

Gracelyn Byrd Mungillo, Clewiston, FL

April 1, 2026
Meet Gracelyn Byrd Mungillo, research agronomist for U.S. Sugar in Clewiston, Florida, finding science-based solutions for sugar cane growers.
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