Sugar in the World
What role does sugar play in the global economy?
Sugar beet production in Minnesota explores the dominance of the U.S. in sugar beet and cane production, with Minnesota and North Dakota leading in sugar beet farming. Highlights how sugar beets have fueled the economy for decades, supporting thousands of farming families.
Global Market Report: Sugar cane prices and sustainability, from the International Institute for Sustainable Development
Sugar in global trade
Civil Eats- Searched articles on sugar
What was sugar's role in the spread of imperialism, colonialism, and enslavement?
The story of sugar in five objects, from the British Museum
Sugar and power in the early Modern world, from the Newberry Library
Sugar and the Slave Trade: The Dark History of Azucar, from Contra-Tiempo, examines the complex history of sugar, from its roots in colonialism and slavery to its influence on global trade. Discusses how sugar’s demand shaped economies, labor systems, and cultures across centuries.
Sugar Plantations, from National Museums Liverpool
A podcast by the Science History Institute giving a deep dive into how our bodies adapted to sugar, and the implications for our bodies and the world.
Past Imperfect Podcast: The World of Sugar with Ulbe Bosma discusses the global impact of sugar production, from its ties to colonialism and slavery to its influence on modern agriculture. Examines the enduring economic and social effects sugar has had on different regions.
What roles do sugar and other sweeteners play in our social, cultural, and family lives?
Sugar as celebration:
Raise the bar for your next family birthday with this butter cake recipe from conference presenter En-Ming Hsu.
Sugar in holidays and other religious practices:
Can you say it with sugar? A scholarly investigation of the way cloistered nuns convey meaning through the sweet pastries they create for sale.
Ramadan Festival Bayram An explanation about the Sugar Festival that ends Ramadan
Sweets in Indian religious traditions explores the Indian tradition of marking new beginnings with something sweet, symbolizing good fortune and positivity. Highlights how sweets play an essential role in festivals, celebrations, and important life events across Indian culture.
Civil Eats- Searched articles on sugar
How sugar works in baked goods:
“Rose’s Sugar Bible,” by pastry chef Rose Levy Berenbaum, author of The Cake Bible