Who are WSRO?
"The World Sugar Research Organisation Limited" (WSRO) is a worldwide alliance of sugar producers, processors, marketers, users and their associations.

The Mission
WSRO is dedicated to the development of a better understanding of the role of sugar in health and nutrition based on accredited scientific research.

Operational Strategy

• WSRO is the only international scientific organisation that supports the sugar industry by providing its Members with access to accredited research information on sugar, nutrition and health and opportunities for new uses for sugar.

• WSRO presents its science-based position to the major international agencies such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

• WSRO represents its Members at meetings of the Codex Alimentarius Commission on food standards issues such as analytical methods, nutrition labelling and health claims.

• WSRO plays a global co-ordination role in offering a central record of relevant scientific excellence and research activities sponsored by national and regional sugar organisations.

• WSRO organises major scientific conferences and symposia devoted to sugar, inviting internationally-renowned academics, policy makers and members of the industry. The proceedings of this annual event are made available to Members on the WSRO website.

• WSRO provides a forum for senior managers representing the member organisations to meet and exchange views with eminent scientists on an informal basis, both at the annual meeting and other committee meetings held throughout the year.

One of the main aims of the Organisation is to keep Members up-to-date with current and emerging issues concerning sugar, nutrition and health issues.

In order to achieve its objectives WSRO provides the following services:

• WSRO has an extensive database of scientific literature on sugar (and other carbohydrates), nutrition and health and is developing a database on other aspects of sugar such as its alternative uses, by-product utilisation, technology, nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners, environment and agriculture. The information is accessible to Members through a password-protected website.

• Relevant nutrition news focusing on sugar is posted on the website.

• WSRO Research Updates provide topical information on research results examining the role of sugar in nutrition and health, on opportunities for new commercial uses of sugars and on other sugar related subjects, including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners. This research data is provided through the website, by email and, if Members wish, it is also available in hard copy format.

• Summaries and analysis are provided to Members of any new developments relating to sugar and health, including publications of reports, outcome of relevant conferences and meetings and international business or political issues impacting on the sugar industry. Members are also kept informed about WSRO activities such as the Annual Meeting.

• WSRO commissions objective science-based position papers defining key nutrition and health areas.

• WSRO ensures contact between member organisations through annual WSRO conferences and symposia and through meetings of various WSRO committees.