HFCS Press Releases

Sugar Industry’s Latest Move Demonstrates Its Strategy: Pose As A ‘Safer’ Sweetener

February 7, 2012 - In a bid to revive litigation claims that a federal judge had dismissed, the refined sugar industry’s latest maneuver actually underlines its true objective: to confuse American consumers by suggesting that cane and beet sugar is healthier than sugar made from corn.

Corn Refiners Association Statement on GHSU Study

January 27, 2012 - A study by researchers at Georgia Health Sciences University draws unfounded conclusions about cardiovascular risks associated with consuming fructose, which is found in many sweeteners, including table sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup.

Inconclusive Fructose Study Author Admits Conflict of Interest

January 26, 2012 - A study published in the journal Metabolism, which attempts to evaluate the effect of high fructose corn syrup versus sucrose (sugar), is in fact not a comparison and should not be used to base any conclusions about sugar metabolism.

Sugar Industry in a Stretch: Pitching New Study To Create False Scientific Controversy

December 19, 2011 - Yet again, the refined sugar industry is trying to confuse Americans about the health aspects of refined sugar as compared to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This time, the sugar industry is basing these claims on a faulty consumer survey and an inconclusive scientific study.

Sugar Industry At It Again: Sugar Lawyers Refile Claims Already Rejected By Court

November 21, 2011 - In another legal maneuver, the sugar industry is attempting to revive claims against member companies of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) that a federal judge recently dismissed.

Sugar Industry “Shopping Mall” Survey Misleads Consumers

November 11, 2011 - The shopping mall survey announced today by the Sugar Association misleads consumers by perpetuating the myth that sucrose (table sugar) is healthier than high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). “The Sugar Association has a commercial interest in keeping consumer confusion regarding HFCS alive. And that is precisely what their shopping mall survey attempts to accomplish,” said Audrae Erickson, President of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA).

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To schedule an interview with an independent expert concerning high fructose corn syrup or for more information, please contact:

Audrae Erickson
President
Corn Refiners Association
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5806
Phone: (202) 331-1634
Fax: (202) 331-2054
pressinquiry@corn.org