News & Noteworthy

Last week the sugar trade gathered in bustling NYC to network and to gather opinions on the current risks, challenges, and opportunities in the global market. Some Key-Takeaways... Over-Quota (Higher Tier) Tariffs Imports exceeding the TRQ are subject to a Tier 2 tariff of 15.36 cents per pound for raw sugar and 16.21 cents per pound for refined sugar. Domestic producers are currently lobbying for an increase in Tier 2 tariff rates, arguing that global oversupply has made c

Changing the Way We Think about Sugar When CSC Sugar (and then Sugaright) entered the liquid sugar market decades ago, many food and beverage companies had specifications for liquid sugar that could only be met by the liquification of traditionally refined granulated sugar. However modern food and beverage manufacturers are seeking more diversity of ingredients, not less, including organic or natural color sugars for a variety of market driven reasons. The presence of organ

Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium offered a unique opportunity for key players across sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global sweetener industry. Compared to previous events, there was greater agreement between speakers on the major issues impacting the industry. Our key takeaways.... Too much supply, not enough demand The consensus from most of the speakers

Paul Farmer, CEO of CSC Sugar, will join a panel of experts at the International Sweetener Colloquium to discuss U.S. Sugar Program Administration and Policy Challenges. He will engage with Bill O’Connor of Watkinson Miller PLLC, Rob Johanssen of the American Sugar Alliance, Randy Green of Watson Green LLC, and Barbara Fecso of the USDA to offer his unique insights from the perspective of a US trader and refiner. U.S. Sugar Program Administration & Policy Challenges The One

Innovative and efficient food and beverage manufacturers often prefer liquid sugar over granulated sugar. The advantages are practical, technical, operational, and financial. Significant Energy Savings Plants often save 10-50 of the energy associated with dissolving granulated sugar. No heat is required to turn the solid into a liquid. Less agitation and shorter mixing times are required to get a uniform mixture. Lower Labor Cost No bag dumping or handling dry sugar. Fewe

Is your organization committed to lowering Scope 3 GHG Emissions? Use our calculator to quantify the significant differences in GHG Emissions between Sugaright Liquid Sucrose and traditional white refined granulated sugar. At Sugaright, we are proud to operate the most sustainable sugar refineries in the world. Our liquid sugar refining process starts with very high-quality raw sugar. We do not evaporate nor granulate, and we offer higher color options that use significantly