Employment Changes in US Food Manufacturing - Coalition for ...

Table of Contents
Key Findings................................................................................................... 2
Acknowledgements......................................................................................... 2
Executive Summary........................................................................................ 3
Study Overview .............................................................................................. 4
U.S. Sugar Prices Are Nearly Twice World Levels ....................................... 5
Sugar Is Critical for Breakfast Cereal and Confectionery Products............... 5
Sugar Containing Product Industries Experience Employment Losses ......... 6
Increased SCP Imports Reflect Displaced Domestic Production................... 9
Cane Refiners Also Faced with Employment Losses................................... 10
High U.S. Sugar Prices Have Economy-Wide Implications ........................ 11
Looking Ahead.............................................................................................. 12
References..................................................................................................... 12
Endnotes........................................................................................................ 14
Employment Changes in U.S. Food Manufacturing: The Impact of Sugar Prices 1