In 1600, the world's largest industry was the production of raw sugar in tropical America. Sugar became the first commodity, besides precious metals, to be shipped from colonial America to Europe. Today the world production of sugar exceeds 120 million tons annually, with per capita consumption by Americans of 67 pounds per year. Over half of the country's supply of cane sugar is produced today in Florida. This remarkable, safe and all-natural food has proven to be an important part of our nutritional lives.
Sugar is all natural and free of any synthetic chemicals, preservatives or additives.
The primary responsibility of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is to grow, harvest, mill and market this gift of nature.