We tend to think of Thanksgiving as a traditional American holiday; however, setting aside time to give thanks while holding feasts to celebrate a harvest are practices that can be found throughout the ages in cultures around the world. For the past couple of years, many of our tables were a bit smaller due to pandemic related travel restrictions. This year, even with the higher cost of food and energy, our Thanksgiving tables are expected to be a return to normal. And for t

On this Veterans Day, Sugaright would like to take an opportunity to thank all those who have served our country. At Sugaright, we are fortunate to work beside many veterans and we value the skills their military service brings to our company. Sugaright hires individuals that are of high character, flexible, collaborative, and resilient; military service experience provides an unequalled skill building opportunity in these areas. Clay Rankin, Plant Manager, Harrisonburg, VA s

The USDA recently published a Request For Information (RFI) related to the sugar re-export program. While the RFI may seem harmless, it is the prelude to proposed changes in the Sugar re-export program that will certainly cause harm to your company. Whether or not your company participates in the re-export program, if you care about fair and open competition, it is in your company’s interest to respond to the RFI. The USDA is being pushed by certain large refining companies

With the sugarcane crop harvest well underway in the gulf region, and sugar beet harvest nearing completion, those in the trade are eagerly anticipating how those domestic crop figures will pan out against USDA projections. In the meantime, sugar users who were hoping the USDA would take some measure to lower historically high sugar prices to tamp down inflation, will be disappointed. Compared to FY 2021/22, our market is slightly more poised to handle possible shortfalls in