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.
March 24, 2026
From a Brooklyn candy maker's dream to an iconic Easter treat, here's the sweet history of Peeps.
March 15, 2026
Enjoying some bubble fun with little ones this spring? You can make your own at home with a little sugar, dish soap and water.
March 12, 2026
The Sugar Association celebrates National Nutrition Month through our continued work to engage Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians about the facts on real sugar.
March 5, 2026
As executive director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association (SRSGA), Samantha Parrott blends a family legacy with policy leadership to help guide the future of the American sugar beet industry.
February 23, 2026
Real sugar grown from sugar beets and sugar cane has been part of recipes and food culture for centuries. It’s often thought of only as sweetness, but ask any baker or food scientist, and they’ll tell you: sugar has roles in food that have nothing to do with your taste buds.
February 2, 2026
Whether it’s showing our appreciation for friends and family or connecting with that special someone, real sugar takes center stage to help us celebrate our treasured relationships.
February 1, 2026
In addition to acting as a sweetener and preservative in food, sugar can keep your beautiful bouquet of flowers fresh, prolonging their vase life by days or even weeks!
January 31, 2026
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.
January 27, 2026
Olivia Pope Helms represents the fourth generation of Pope Farms, a nearly 100-year-old agricultural operation in Pahokee, Florida. She combines family farming tradition with modern sustainable practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area.