HFCS Press Releases

Analysis of High Fructose Corn Syrup-Free Marketing and New Consumer Research Suggests Some Food Comapnies Adding to Sweetener Confusion

November 18, 2009 - Leading medical and nutrition groups, as well as some of the nation’s harshest food industry critics agree that high fructose corn syrup, a natural sweetener made from corn, is nutritionally the same as sugar. However, new research by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) shows that marketing tactics used by many food companies to promote their products may confuse and mislead consumers.

American Heart Association Study Leads to Confusion

September 24, 2009 - Following a statement concerning “high-sugar” diets and increased blood pressure in men released yesterday by the American Heart Association, several media reports have unfortunately confused pure fructose with high fructose corn syrup, erroneously suggesting that they are equivalent ingredients consumed by Americans.

Study on HMF and High Fructose Corn Syrup Flawed

August 27, 2009 - The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) today challenged the relevance and accuracy of the results of a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry asserting that high fructose corn syrup, when heated to certain temperatures, forms a substance toxic to honeybees known as Hydroxymethylfurfural or HMF.

Recent News Reports of Sweetener Reformulations Raise Questions about Motivations

June 30, 2009 - Recent announcements by Starbucks and other brands that they will remove high fructose corn syrup from certain products are being called into question in news articles by several experts and respected journalists. These articles have poked holes in companies’ marketing efforts and put forth scientifically substantiated facts about sweeteners commonly used in foods.

Summer is Here! Top Five Tips For Making Your Child’s Summer Eating Habits Healthier

June 23, 2009 - At the first sign of summer, children dive into the pool, head to the park, and grab food on the way out. In doing so, they may also leave nutrition behind; nutrition essential to fuel the energy required for summertime activities.

Scientists Say Consumers Confused About Sugars: USDA Expert Provides Clarity on Sweeteners

June 8, 2009 - Three top researchers corrected inaccuracies and misunderstandings concerning high fructose corn syrup’s impact on the American diet.

Wake Up & Smell the Coffee: Starbucks’ Plan to Remove High Fructose Corn Syrup from Baked Goods Not Such A Grande Idea

June 3, 2009 - News that Starbucks plans to remove high fructose corn syrup from its baked goods later this month as part of its "Real Food. Simply Delicious" campaign (Reuters, June 2) may be misleading to consumers by implying that products sweetened with other sweeteners, such as sugar, are healthier.

High Fructose Corn Syrup & Mercury: Independent Testing Found No Quantifiable Mercury – Review by Duke University Medical Center Read more>>

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