Audrae Erickson, president of the CRA, said: “The simple truth is that the sugar industry is attempting to use the courts to stifle free speech, but it lacks the facts to support its claims against our member companies.
“The court made that fact clear in its last ruling, and we continue to believe these claims against the companies should be dismissed. The more important issue, as the court has recognised, is that of health effects, and we believe the sugar industry is wrongfully alleging that high fructose corn syrup (a sugar made from corn) causes health issues that do not arise from consuming cane and beet sugar.
“We believe that the sugar industry’s views are misleading American consumers. The CRA will continue its work to educate consumers about high fructose corn syrup and will vigorously oppose the sugar industry’s attempt to stifle public discussion of this important health issue.”
Source: CRA
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