Sweeteners

Trends in artificial and natural alternatives to sugar.

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One-on-one with United Sugar Corp.

Steven Hinges predicts sugar aplenty for U.S. confectioners
February 28, 2013
An interview with Steven Hines, director of marketing with United Sugars Corp., provides answers about sugar availability, the short-term Farm Bill, GMOs and imports.
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Sweetener Wars: How do Americans really feel about sugar?

A Hartman Group White Paper details consumer behavior toward sugar
February 28, 2013
The white paper details how Americans really feel about sugar, why they tend to avoid it and how companies can combat negative perceptions.
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Sweeteners

Choices, challenges abound for sweeteners

Ongoing health concerns have stimulated development of a broad range of alternatives to sugar, including all-natural options. Traditional tastes, however, counter healthy yearnings, keeping the sector dynamic, albeit still developmental in many segments.
February 28, 2013
Within the adult gum and mint categories, the switchover from sugar to sweetener alternatives has been nearly seamless. This gradual yet almost totally pervasive transition goes back several decades.
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Kimmie Candy gets visit from congressman

Nevada confectioner uses opportunity to explain need for sugar policy reform
November 20, 2012
Joseph Dutra, the owner of Kimmie Candy, had the idea of inviting his local congressman to come see his Reno, Nev.-based factory, and then using the time to discuss the 2012 Farm Bill.
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Recall

American Licorice recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists

Recall follows similar one by Lucky Country.
August 23, 2012

For the second time this month, a licorice company is voluntarily recalling product that potentially had too much lead.


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Suit claims Nature Valley isn’t natural

CSPI points to use of HFCS, other ingredients in complaint
August 1, 2012
With a name like Nature Valley, it has to be natural, right? Well, what does “natural” mean exactly?
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Imperial Sugar sale under scrutiny

Lawyers claim shareholders might not have gotten a fair price
May 2, 2012

The Imperial Sugar Company has announced that it will be acquired as a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC — but at least three law firms feel the shareholders got a raw deal. 


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Arlon Group to acquire leading organic sweetener supplier

N.Y.-based food investment firm buying Wholesome Sweeteners
April 25, 2012
Here’s hoping Wholesome Sweeteners doesn’t lose its namesake principals now that it’s been acquired by an investment firm. The company — known for its organic and Fair-Trade-certified sweeteners — has been acquired by food and agriculture investment firm Arlon Group, in partnership with Edward Billington & Son Ltd.
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A natural niche

February 1, 2012
There’s a lot of sweetening going on; and it’s involving sugar a lot less of the time. As readers have undoubtedly discovered, media buzz regarding sugar hasn’t been positive during the past year.
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Louisiana Sugar Refining now owned solely by Cargill, SUGAR

December 21, 2011
Louisiana Sugar Refining, LLC (LSR) has had a shift in ownership. Cargill and Sugar Growers and Refiners, Inc., (SUGAR) each have a 50% interest in the million-ton-per-year sugar refinery, after
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