Press Release Archive 2008

Sweet Surprise: Even Former Critics Dispel Long-Held Myths about High Fructose Corn Syrup

December 7, 2008 - A supplement in the December 2008 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that reviews the history and development of high fructose corn syrup finds no scientific support for the hypothesis that high fructose corn syrup is causally linked to obesity in the United States or globally any more or less than other caloric sweeteners.

No Trick to Halloween Sweet Treats

October 24, 2008 - If this year’s Halloween is like those past, some 36 million children1, aged five to thirteen years, are poised to don costumes to go trick-or-treating. And while it is a holiday when Americans focus on sweet treats, registered dietitian Kris Clark, Ph.D., of Pennsylvania State University, says that Halloween is a perfect time to clear up confusion about the role of sweets in the diet and misconceptions about different sweeteners.

Fructose Frequently Confused With High Fructose Corn Syrup

October 16, 2008 - As researchers continue to examine the role of sweeteners in the diet, it’s important that people understand the differences among various ingredients used in scientific studies, according to the Corn Refiners Association (CRA). Commentators who incorrectly treat as interchangeable two distinctly different ingredients, such as pure fructose and high fructose corn syrup, create factually incorrect conclusions and mislead consumers.

Moms Express Nutrition Concerns, Yet Real Culprits Often Overlooked

September 9, 2008 - A recent national survey revealed that moms are more concerned with individual ingredients rather than their children’s overall caloric intake. Since total calories typically determine weight gain and even obesity, parents must understand the basic nutritional facts to keep their kids healthy.

Corn Refiners Welcome FDA Clarification That High Fructose Corn Syrup Can Be Labeled Natural

July 7, 2008 - The Corn Refiners Association today welcomed clarification received from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the use of the term natural for products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).

Corn Refiners Applaud American Medical Association Decision on High Fructose Corn Syrup

June 18, 2008 - The Corn Refiners Association today applauded a decision by the American Medical Association (AMA) that concluded “high fructose syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners.” The decision was issued June 17 in Chicago at the annual meeting of AMA’s House of Delegates, the organization's principal policy-making body.

Corn Refiners Applaud U.S. District Court Ruling on Natural Labeling

June 16, 2008 - The Corn Refiners Association today applauded a federal ruling that rejected a claim that products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) cannot be labeled natural. “The decision, issued on June 13, 2008 by U.S. District Court Judge Mary Cooper, holds that FDA regulation of beverage labeling preempts additional labeling requirements under state law.”

Corn Refiners Association Statement - "The Sugar Fix"

April 17, 2008 - The book “The Sugar Fix” by Dr. Richard Johnson contains many well-worn myths and misleads consumers about common sugars in the American diet.

Corn Refiners Association Statement High Fructose Corn Syrup Natural Labeling

April 1, 2008 - In fact, the official FDA position on products made with HFCS is unchanged, and those products can be described as "natural" under current regulations. The Food & Drug Administration Regulations* clearly state that a comment by an employee does not constitute an advisory opinion and does not obligate or commit the agency to the views expressed.

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