With Farm Bill and New Tariffs Hanging in the Balance, Sugar Users Gather at Annual Colloquium

Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2025) – The International Sweetener Colloquium, co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association (SUA) and the International Dairy Foods Association, kicks off today with over 700 attendees. With talks of the 2025 farm bill and prospective tariffs ongoing, this year’s record turnout underscores the importance of ensuring adequate, cost-effective sugar supplies for businesses and consumers through smart solutions …

The Sweetener Users Association Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

The Sweetener Users Association today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) congratulates Brooke Rollins on being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. We look forward to working with her to ensure adequate access…

Sugar Program Reform Can Help Prevent Costly High-Tier Sugar Imports

Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2024) – The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today released a new issue brief detailing how tight markets and government inaction have led to the need to pay prohibitive tariffs on at least 200,000 short tons or more of sugar imports for five years running to ensure adequate supplies are available for sugar-using food companies. Fortunately, Congress can include simple fixes in the farm bill to address this problem.

SUA Commends Senator Shaheen for Urging USDA and USTR to Heed GAO Recommendations

Washington, D.C. (December 21, 2023) – The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today commended Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, for her letter urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to swiftly implement Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendations for sugar program reform. …