JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) — There are only 11 sugar mills in Louisiana, and M.A. Patout in Jeanerette is one of them. Randy Romero, the CEO of M.A. Patout, said the harvest season lasts from September to ...

The sugar cane industry, while producing a $4.2 billion annual economic impact in Louisiana, creates tons of waste product every year. What to do with that waste has long been a problem for sugar ...

Coca-Cola's announcement that it is releasing a cane sugar-based version of its primary soda — made with American sugar — has Louisiana sugar cane farmers excited, but not yet making plans to expand. ...

In today’s focus on clean eating and balanced nutrition, the type of sugar we consume is under growing scrutiny. Cane sugar vs beet sugar is a common comparison, as both are widely used sweeteners in ...