The sugar supply chain is a complex network involving multiple stages, including cultivation, processing, refining and distribution, ensuring the steady flow of high-quality product from farm to consumer. Ragus sources, manufactures and delivers pure sugar ingredients to food and beverage and pharmaceutical brands, ensuring our supply chain is traceable and transparent. In this blog, we […] The post A crystalline sugar supplier’s supply chain: how Ragus ensures continuity of supply appeared first on Ragus ..read more

Sugar plays an essential functional role in food production, impacting everything from flavour, colour, mouthfeel and shelf-life to texture, binding, bulk and structure, and is central to our enjoyment of many of the foods we eat. Though sugar free and reduced sugar alternatives have gained popularity among consumers in recent years, they cannot replicate the […] The post Sugar in food products: what if these 4 common foods didn’t contain sugar? appeared first on Ragus ..read more

Sugar is a fundamental ingredient in food and beverage production, providing sweetness, texture, and functional benefits that enhance a wide range of products. But when it comes to brown sugar vs. white sugar, what sets them apart? Is one better than the other, and how do they differ in terms of production, flavour, and application?  […] The post Brown sugar vs. white sugar: what’s the difference?  appeared first on Ragus ..read more

Food and beverage trends are constantly evolving as consumer preferences shift to the latest fad diet or viral food craze. Trends may be fleeting but, as food and beverages producers know, they are often cyclical. In this blog, we explore the evolution of food and beverage trends by looking at the past and investigating the […] The post Food and beverage industry trends 2025: what do consumers want? appeared first on Ragus ..read more

Sugar, in its many varied forms, is simply a carbohydrate that your body converts into glucose to use as energy. Naturally occurring sugars derived from sugar cane, beets, fruits, vegetables and honey come in the form of sucrose, dextrose, fructose and glucose. Lactose sugar is found in dairy products.  Natural sugars are simply sugars that […] The post Refined sugar vs. natural sugar: what’s the difference?   appeared first on Ragus ..read more

The food and beverage industry is a fast-moving environment, where innovation is essential to thrive. When creating standout products, it’s important to also address functionality, efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain. At Ragus, we support our customers’ product innovation through our expertise in sourcing, manufacturing, consulting and delivery, empowering our customers to turn challenges […] The post 5 ways your sugar supplier helps you to innovate  appeared first on Ragus ..read more

Sugar’s role in pharmaceuticals goes far beyond sweetening medications. From enhancing patient compliance to stabilising critical vaccines, its functional properties are essential to modern medicine. The global industrial sugar market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the rising demand for sugar in pharmaceutical applications.  In this blog, we explore the role of pharmaceutical grade sugar, […] The post Sugar in the pharmaceuticals industry  appeared first on Ragus ..read more

As part of Ragus’ ongoing commitment to sustainability, improving operational efficiency and innovating for our customers, we are phasing out traditional, rigid intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) in favour of advanced 4G-tracked or smart ‘Bag in Box’ pallecons. Unlike rigid IBCs, the Bag in Box pallecons are multi-trip, collapsable, and support sustainable circular packaging practices. The smart Bag […] The post Sustainable packaging innovations for pure sugar syrups: introducing the smart ‘Bag in Box’ appeared first on Ragus ..read more

During 2024, Ragus completed a significant upgrade at its Slough factory, installing new burners and controls to our original steam boilers. This upgrade marks an important step in our ongoing commitment to resource optimisation and environmental stewardship, and aligns with our broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.   Ragus has chosen to upgrade, rather than […] The post Ragus’ burner upgrade drives energy savings and resource efficiency appeared first on Ragus ..read more

Sugar is a natural ingredient that has been used as part of our diet for centuries; it is believed that sugar was first used over 5,000 years ago in the Polynesian Islands. Sugars are found in almost everything we eat, in one form or another and to varying levels. So, what exactly is sugar? Let’s […] The post What is sugar? appeared first on Ragus ..read more