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Daily Archives: August 4, 2015

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Shopping Trends, Government Regulations and Information About Sugar at a Crossroads

Press ReleasesBy Phillip HayesAugust 4, 2015

Consumers are being overwhelmed with information about the food they purchase and eat every day – with sugar in the middle – and it’s fueling confusion and changing the way different generations shop. That’s according to a panel of consumer and scientific experts today at the 32nd International Sweetener Symposium.

USTR Official Reaffirms Sugar Policy Pledge in TPP Talks

Press ReleasesBy Phillip HayesAugust 4, 2015

A senior U.S. trade official yesterday told American sugar producers that the government will not consider unreasonable sugar market access demands by foreign nations in the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, thus solidifying its commitment to the smooth operation of no-cost U.S. sugar policy.

Sugar Makes Up Just 1% of a Candy Bar’s Price

Press ReleasesBy Phillip HayesAugust 4, 2015

Candy bar prices jumped another 10 cents this year to an all-time high $1.49, and sugar makes up just 1 percent of the cost, according to information released by the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) today at the 32nd International Sweetener Symposium.