The Sugar Association celebrates real sugar’s deep roots: from farms to family favorites
WASHINGTON D.C. | OCTOBER 15, 2025 – The Sugar Association is marking National Real Sugar Day today by celebrating the
Sugar Association responds to FDA’s proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling
January 14, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – The following reaction statement is attributable to Sugar Association President and CEO Courtney Gaine,
Sugar Association responds to release of FDA’s final rule on the definition of ‘healthy’
December 19, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The following reaction statement is attributable to Sugar Association President and CEO Courtney Gaine,
Sugar Association responds to release of 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report
December 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – Americans feel more confident about managing their sugar intake when they know the Dietary
The Sugar Association celebrates local D.C. businesses who make communities sweeter
October 14, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The Sugar Association is marking National Real Sugar Day today, by celebrating the real
National campaign empowers consumers to achieve added sugars goals and build balanced diets
June 13, 2024 (Washington, DC) – To support Americans in understanding and achieving the Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommendation for
Sugar Basics
We’re here to share the facts about nature’s oldest sweetener. You can feel confident in the fact that it plays many roles in nutritious food—and about making room for occasional indulgences.
Learn More 🡢A Crash Course on the Many Types of Sugar
All sugar is made by first extracting sugar juice from sugar beet or sugar cane plants., and from there, many types of sugar can be produced.
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