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Nampa Sugar Warehouse Manager Interviewed by Sugar Association
Recently, Maria Alvarez, the Sugar Warehouse Manager at Amalgamated Sugar’s Nampa factory was interviewed via Skype by the Sugar Association as a part of a video campaign that is currently in development.
Amalgamated Sugar’s Nampa Factory Residents: A Peregrine Falcon Family
Every year since 1990, Peregrine Falcons have been nesting at Amalgamated Sugar’s Nampa facility. The legacy continues this year, as Peregrine Falcons have returned and have been sighted on top of Nampa’s sugar storage silos.
Beta Pura Breaks Ground in Austria
A groundbreaking ceremony for Beta Pura’s new betaine crystallization plant was held April 9, 2019 in Tulln, Austria. Beta Pura, a joint venture between Amalgamated Sugar and AGRANA, was formed in December 2018.
Amalgamated Sugar Participates in Friends of Idaho FFA Banquet
On April 4, 2019, the Idaho FFA Foundation hosted the 4th Annual Friends of the Idaho FFA Banquet at the Canyon Crest Event Center in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Amalgamated Sugar Speaks with Idaho House and Senate Ag Committees
Earlier this week, President & CEO of Amalgamated Sugar, John McCreedy, and Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association President, Randall Grant, had the opportunity to present to Idaho’s House and Senate Agriculture Committees regarding the current state of the Pacific Northwest’s sugarbeet industry.
BCTGM 283G Participates in Union Day 2019
On January 17, 2019, members of the Local BCTGM 283G attended Union Day at the Idaho Capitol Building. The annual event provides an opportunity for Union members to meet with state legislators to discuss issues and raise awareness of Union made products and services in Idaho.
Mini-Cassia Factory Employees Organize Gift Drive
Mini-Cassia factory employees celebrated the Season of Giving by holding a gift drive – providing about 150 gifts for 50 local children.
A Sugar Beet Legacy: The Hurst Family
The Hurst family has a rich sugarbeet heritage beginning long ago with Winfield Hurst. Winfield Hurst Early in his youth, Winfield worked for a sugarbeet
