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U.S. Sugar Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: U.S. Sugar Corporation

  • Mission: To sustainably grow and farm sugarcane, citrus, and fresh vegetables, providing safe, locally grown food to families across America.

  • Founded: 1931

  • Founder: Charles Stewart Mott

  • Key People:

  • Kenneth W. McDuffie, President & CEO

  • Eric Edwards, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

  • Notable retirement: Judy Clayton Sanchez, Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

  • Headquarters: 111 Ponce de Leon Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440

  • Number of Employees: Approximately 3,000

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: Being one of the nation's largest producers of sugarcane and cane sugar, playing a significant role in the agriculture sector, especially within the Everglades Agricultural Area. They produce sugarcane, citrus, and sweet corn contributing to Florida's economy with a substantial environmental stewardship and community support effort.


Products



Sugarcane


  • Description: U.S. Sugar is a major producer of sugarcane, which is processed into sugar for food manufacturers and retail. It accounts for nearly 10% of all sugar produced in the U.S.

  • Key Features:

  • Produced sustainably using modern agricultural practices and technology.

  • Mechanically harvested to ensure efficiency and minimum environmental impact.


Citrus


  • Description: U.S. Sugar grows high-quality oranges, supplying major brands with premium Florida orange juice.

  • Key Features:

  • Extensive research on diseases threatening citrus production such as citrus greening.

  • Over 260,000 trees grown with sustainable farming methods.


Sweet Corn


  • Description: Responsible for half of Florida's sweet corn production, distributed both locally and nationally.

  • Key Features:

  • High-quality, fresh "Fresh from Florida" label corn.

  • Produces more than four million crates of sweet corn annually.


Recent Developments



  • Technological Upgrades:

  • The company announced an upgrade to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with RISE with SAP ERP.

  • Deployment of the largest private Wi-Fi network in the U.S., enhancing operational efficiency across their 270-square-mile farming area.

  • Community Engagement:

  • Supported thousands of South Florida students by providing new backpacks and school supplies.

  • Personnel Changes:

  • Eric Edwards was promoted to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs.

  • Environmental Efforts:

  • Continuous improvement in air and water quality within the Glades; involved in initiatives to reduce phosphorus runoff entering the Everglades by an average of 57% annually.

  • New Product/Partnerships:

  • No new products were launched; however, the company focuses on refining existing products and community initiatives.

  • Events:

  • Ongoing support and sponsorship of local events such as the Clewiston Sugar Festival, which celebrates the sugarcane harvest season.


This detailed overview of U.S. Sugar captures the company's commitment to sustainable farming, technological advancements, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.