Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy

The sugar policy modernization provisions included in the  budget reconciliation legislation deliver a resounding win for America’s farm and food economy, from farmers to manufacturers to consumers. This achievement would not have been possible without the steadfast leadership of Chairs Boozman and Thompson and the good-faith partnership between sugar producers and sugar-using industries. AFSP applauds Congress for enacting sensible updates to the U.S. sugar program that strengthen the sugar supply chain and lower food costs for hardworking families.

The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. Secretary Rollins and USDA have a tremendous opportunity to meaningfully reduce food costs for American families by advancing sensible improvements to the administration of the U.S. sugar program. AFSP’s broad coalition of small family-owned businesses and manufacturers, retailers, food and beverage companies, trade associations, environmental advocates, taxpayer watchdog organizations, responsible government advocates, think tanks, and others look forward to working with Secretary Rollins to help strengthen America’s farm and food economy.

Just in time for #Halloween! Check out @confectioneryprod’s exclusive with AFSP Executive Director Grant Colvin, which details the support from across America’s farm and food economy for a farm bill that modernizes the U.S. sugar program. confectioneryproduction.com/…

We couldn't agree more, @CongressmanGT and @SugarAlliance! The targeted updates and modest reforms to the U.S. sugar program included in the House farm bill are supported by sugar producers and users alike. It's time for Congress to get this legislation across the finish line!

Thank you to Members of Congress and Congressional staffers for taking the time to speak with us today on the importance of securing bipartisan updates to the U.S. sugar program, which will deliver lower food costs for American families.

Today, our member companies will meet with Members of Congress to discuss policies that will make life sweeter for all Americans. Updating the U.S. sugar program to reflect our dynamic farm and food economy will help small businesses, manufacturers, and consumers! #FairSugarPolicy

This week, our member companies are meeting with members of Congress to advocate for #FairSugarPolicy. It’s time for Congress to support farmers, manufacturers, and consumers alike by enacting bipartisan updates to the U.S. sugar program. Find out more here: fairsugarpolicy.org/

New in @business, how the nearly 90-year-old U.S. sugar program limits production, threatens jobs, and burdens consumers with higher food costs. Proposed reforms to the U.S. sugar program will alleviate these pressures and provide relief for American families. Read more here: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

In response to the farm bill framework released by Ranking Member Boozman and Senate Republicans, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy, Grant Colvin, released the below statement commending the proposed reforms.

Check out AFSP Executive Director Grant Colvin’s interview in @FoodNavigatorUS on how bipartisan reforms to the U.S. sugar program will support domestic sugar production, strengthen American manufacturing, and bring down food costs: foodnavigator-usa.com/Articl…

This just in: The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy joined allied food, beverage, and retail associations and organizations to express support for the modest reforms to the U.S. sugar program included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. Read the letter to Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Scott ahead of today’s committee markup. bit.ly/3UTuFR1

In response to the farm bill text released by Chairman Thompson, Grant Colvin, Executive Director of the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy, released the below statement.

Did you know that just a handful of states dominate U.S. sugar production? Check out this eye-opening one-pager to learn more about the need for a fairer, more competitive domestic sugar industry. #FairSugarNow fairsugarpolicy.org/wordpres…

You can’t read a newspaper without seeing a new story about the rising cost of food in America. Families are suffering as their grocery bills rise and our elected leaders can provide much-needed relief through commonsense reforms to the U.S. sugar program. nytimes.com/2024/02/20/busin…

The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy is a diverse coalition representing hundreds of American companies. Together, we employ nearly 700,000 hardworking Americans in all 50 states. Learn why it's time to reform the outdated U.S. sugar program and support American consumers and manufacturers. 💼🌱

At the International Sweetener Colloquium last month, sugar-using businesses discussed practical ways to reform the U.S. sugar program to better balance the interests of its many stakeholders. Read more here: sweetenerusers.org/2024/02/2…

Check out this one-pager to learn more about the need to modernize the U.S. sugar program to reflect today’s farm and food economy. Let's work together for a sweeter future! 🍬🌱 #FairSugarPolicy fairsugarpolicy.org/resource…

AFSP executive director Grant Colvin was recently quoted in a MinnPost article highlighting the harm the U.S. sugar program inflicts on American consumers and manufacturers. Read the full article here: minnpost.com/greater-minneso…

Modernizing the U.S. #sugarprogram will ensure that small business across our country have a chance to compete and grow in today's farm and food economy. fairsugarpolicy.org/

The U.S. sugar program is outdated. It’s time to make the program more consistent with other commodity programs, such as those for corn, peanuts, and soybeans. 🥜