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Items Tagged with 'sugar policy'

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John Downs NCA President
John Downs

One-on-one: How the NCA’s John Downs is changing the candy industry

In an extensive interview, the NCA President talks about war on sugar, the Candy Caucus, and how long he thinks it will take to change U.S. Sugar Policy.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
January 14, 2020
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Why the NCA president is focusing on the PAC and framing candy as a treat.
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Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy forms with goal of modernizing U.S. sugar program

Group of manufacturers, industry organizations led by NCA, Sweetener Users Association.
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Alyse Thompson
March 20, 2018
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A group of stakeholders led by the National Confectioners Association and the Sweetener Users Association has formed the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy with the goal of pushing Congress to modernize the U.S. sugar program.


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USDA chief visits Lindt USA headquarters

U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue discussed economic growth with Lindt execs, NCA.
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Alyse Thompson
September 1, 2017
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue toured Lindt USA’s headquarters in Stratham, N.H. Thursday to experience firsthand the economic impact that the confectionery industry has on the state and national economy. 


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U.K. agency releases strict sugar reduction guidelines

Manufacturers of sweet food products to reduce sugar levels by 20 percent.
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Alyse Thompson
April 5, 2017
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Public Health England (PHE), an executive agency of the United Kingdom’s Department of Health, last week released guidelines for sweets manufacturers to cut sugar levels by 20 percent over the next three years. 


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Is a sugar tax looming on the horizon?

Sugar sin taxes shouldn't be answer to budget woes.
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Bernie Pacyniak
December 14, 2016
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I do see two issues looming ahead, however, and those are sugar taxes and legalized marijuana, both of which have major implications for the confectionery industry. But let’s focus on something all confectioners should do well to monitor: sugar taxes.


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'Quo tendimus?': Where are we going?

New administration offers opportunity to review sugar policy.
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Bernie Pacyniak
November 23, 2016

I also believe, given the majority rule in the Congress and Senate by Republicans, that there’s an opportunity for the confectionery industry here, regardless of your political affiliation. If there’s ever a time to revamp our nation’s sugar policy, it’s now. 


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Sweeteners: Sweetening the world

Natural, sugar-free sweeteners continue to grow, but using them in lieu of sugar still isn’t a perfect process.
Kelsey Ott
January 19, 2015
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Sugar and sweeteners may seem like they’re being under attack, with rising health concerns as well as the FDA’s proposal to include a separate “added sugars” line on nutrition facts labels. But not all sweeteners are created equal.
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One-on-one with United Sugar Corp.

Steven Hinges predicts sugar aplenty for U.S. confectioners
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Bernie Pacyniak
February 28, 2013
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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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kimmie candy John Dutra and Congressman Amodei sugar reform

Kimmie Candy gets visit from congressman

Nevada confectioner uses opportunity to explain need for sugar policy reform
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
November 20, 2012
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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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