ASR Group

10/29/2026

Noé Ventura García joined Ingenio San Nicolás, part of the ASR Group® family of companies, in 2017, starting in a temporary position at our sugar mill in Veracruz, Mexico. He went back to school while working, built his skills on the job and took a chance on a new role in shipping.

“What I value most about Ingenio San Nicolás is the opportunity to grow from the ground up,” said Noé. “My path has shown me that preparation, persistence and hard work can open doors.”

Noé Ventura García, Shipping Supervisor at our Ingenio San Nicolás sugar mill in Veracruz, Mexico, joined our team in 2017 in a temporary position with an eagerness to learn and grow. For nearly a decade since then, he has continued his education, worked in different areas and taken on increasing...

10/28/2026

Across the ASR Group® family of companies, we’re committed to investing in local youth and supporting educational opportunities that help students prepare for their future. As part of that commitment, C&H Sugar is proud to continue its annual scholarship support for students at John Swett High School near our C&H Sugar Crockett Refinery in California who are interested in careers in manufacturing and skilled trades. Since 2021, C&H Sugar scholarships totaling $90,000 have helped dozens of students in the Crockett community pursue certificates and degrees through local community college programs that prepare them for careers in these fields.

10/22/2026

Meet Tony Newman, our new Buffalo Plant Manager!

Tony brings more than 25 years of management experience and a team-first mindset to his leadership position. Read more about his story here:

We are pleased to welcome Tony Newman to our organization as Buffalo Plant Manager. Tony brings more than 25 years of management experience and a team-first mentality to the role. 

10/21/2026

We're excited to share that Tate & Lyle®, a member of the ASR Group® family of brands, has launched recyclable film across its retail sugar bag portfolio, beginning with 500 g and 1 kg soft brown sugar packs. The rollout marks an important step in designing packaging that furthers our Resource Conservation and Circularity goals while continuing to deliver the quality our consumers expect.

We are excited Tate & Lyle®, a member of the ASR Group® family of brands, has launched recyclable film across its retail sugar bag portfolio, beginning with 500 g and 1 kg soft brown sugar packs, with further formats planned to follow. The rollout marks an important step to design packaging that f...

09/30/2026

As Belize celebrated its 45th Independence Day this month, our team at Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) was proud to join the annual Sugar City Carnival Parade in Orange Walk.

Since 1967, BSI has produced quality cane sugar products in Belize. From sugarcane farming and milling to renewable energy production, our parade float reflected our company's operations and heritage, as well as the industry's role as an economic driver for northern Belize and a significant contributor to the country's GDP.

The event also showcased the teamwork of employees from across the business who came together to celebrate Belize's culture and independence alongside our community.

09/24/2026

At ASR Group, we're proud to give back to the communities where we live and work. We were pleased to continue our support for Baltimore's Hunger Free Zone through a sugar donation from our Domino Sugar Baltimore Refinery that will help the organization prepare meals for the feeding program it operates, serving hundreds of people in the city each day.

09/23/2026

For 40 years, Joe Serpas has built his career at our Domino Sugar Chalmette Refinery in Arabi, Louisiana, growing from laborer to Sr. Packaging Engineer. Today, he oversees packaging systems, leads improvement projects and helps guide the maintenance, upgrades and long-term performance of the refinery's packaging operations.

Read Joe's story and learn how one opportunity four decades ago grew into a rewarding career shaped by persistence, growth and lasting relationships: https://asr-group.com/news/employees/Joe-Serpas-Marks-40-Years-Domino-Sugar-Chalmette-Refinery.

For generations, employees have built lasting careers at our Domino® Sugar Chalmette Refinery in Arabi, Louisiana. Senior Packaging Engineer Joe Serpas is marking 40 years at the refinery, a career journey that has taken him from laborer to engineer while providing opportunities to learn new skills...

09/21/2026

A big thanks to our C&H Sugar Crockett Refinery employees in California, who kicked off the weekend by joining our neighbors and the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District for a cleanup of the Crockett waterfront as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day!

09/17/2026

Supporting our neighbors facing food insecurity is an important part of ASR Group’s commitment to the communities we call home. In Northern California, home to our C&H Sugar Crockett Refinery, we’re proud of our nearly 30-year partnership with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, which provides free food directly to the community through a variety of programs and services. Thanks to our C&H Sugar team in Crockett for coordinating another donation of sugar for the Food Bank, which will help provide a staple ingredient for cooking and baking to families in our community.

Learn more about C&H Sugar’s longstanding support for our community: https://asr-group.com/news/c-and-h-sugar-marks-120-years-of-community-partnership-in-crockett-california.

09/16/2026

How does ASR Group support employee growth? By backing curiosity with real opportunity. Lorrainy Gomes started as a temporary cleaning contractor at our Redpath Sugar Toronto Refinery. Through her initiative and love of learning, she's grown into a Process Support team member, focused as ever on continuous improvement. Read her story here: https://asr-group.com/news/employees/redpath-sugar-toronto-lorrainy-gomes-builds-career-through-curiosity-learning-and-opportunity.

When Lorrainy Gomes looks back on her journey at our Redpath Sugar Toronto Refinery, she sees more than a career path. She sees the foundation of her life in Canada, a place where curiosity, hard work and the courage to ask for opportunity helped her grow from a temporary contractor into an experien...