Proximity with a Purpose: Why Sugaright's Micro-Refineries Matter More Than Ever
Diesel just hit a record high. Here's how refining sugar near your plant protects you from rising freight costs. This month on-highway diesel hit a record national average of $6.53 per gallon, $2.78 higher than a year ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Rail fuel surcharges are up 153% year over year, according to the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. And it's not only the price at the pump. Diesel gets the headlines, but it isn't the only pressure on bulk
Miles of Gratitude: Sugaright Thanks our Truck Drivers
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week marks a special celebration of America’s Highway Heroes and pays tribute to all that professional truck drivers have done to keep our economy and communities moving forward. Each year, more than 3.5 million American truckers drive over 330 billion miles. That is the equivalent of more than 13 million trips around the globe or nearly 1,800 round-trip trips to the sun. Every one of those miles represents a stocked store shelf, a package p
Granulated to Liquid: It's Time to Switch
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
