This document discusses the sugar industry. It notes that sugar is produced predominantly from sugar cane and sugar beet and is used in foods like soft drinks, baked goods, and candy. The global sugar market was estimated to be $77.5 billion in 2012. The top sugar producers are listed. The main types of sugar products - raw sugar, liquid sugar, refined sugar, molasses, and sugar alcohol - are defined. Sugar alcohol is described as a polyol derived from sugars that is used as a thickener and sweetener in foods.