The Sugar Industry Blog
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.
November 27, 2019
As the Senior Vice President of Hundley Farms, based in Belle Glade, Florida, Eric Hopkins is part of a family farming business that stretches back to 1969.
October 31, 2019
Co-ops play a big role in helping sugar beet and sugar cane farmers bring us real sugar. But what are co-ops and how do they work?
October 31, 2019
While many people have heard of sugar cane, not everyone knows how or where it is grown and harvested in the U.S. Let’s take a look at harvest, an important step in getting real sugar from sugar cane from the farm to your pantry.
October 30, 2019
It’s fall, and if you’re into fall flavors, pumpkin everything just might be on your list!
October 11, 2019
Annual sugar beet campaigns begin with harvest and continue over several months, bringing together the delicate dance of harvesting, transporting, storing, monitoring and processing sugar beets. From the farm to your pantry, the result is pure, real sugar.
September 27, 2019
As a third-generation farmer, Ben has established a reputation for being a resource to others in the agricultural field. He says it's important to balance business sense with being a good neighbor, an environmental steward and an industry advocate.
September 13, 2019
We understand some people have dietary restrictions, but everyone deserves a treat! Our gluten free and dairy free vanilla cake can be enjoyed plain or dressed up.
September 6, 2019
As manager for Amalgamated Sugar’s largest warehouse in Nampa, Idaho, Maria Alvarez runs a 24/7 operation, oversees a staff of 176 and is host and company ambassador to guests visiting the facility. But she takes it all in stride.
September 2, 2019
Try these homemade donuts coated with baker’s special sugar.