Artificial and Natural Sweeteners

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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.

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.

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.

With a name like Nature Valley, it has to be natural, right? Well, what does “natural” mean exactly?

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.

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.

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

The inability of the Congressional Super Committee to reach a deficit-reduction deal had a silver lining for those who keep a careful eye on sugar prices. Nicholas A. Pyle, with