(NAFB.com) – The American Sugar Alliance congratulated newly confirmed Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer . “The new Labor Secretary has been a strong advocate for America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers, and we congratulate her on a well-deserved confirmation to her new position,” the ASA said. “We were honored to host her at last year’s International Sweetener Symposium, where she reiterated that ‘federal policies must ensure that our farmers and ranchers have the support they need.’” The group says America’s sugar industry is proud to offer good American jobs, many of which are union jobs and are often located in communities where other job opportunities may be limited. America’s sugar producers support more than 151,000 jobs coast to coast, drive $23.3 billion in annual economic impact, and provide a steady, affordable supply of sugar made right here in America. America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers supply 75 percent of the sugar consumed nationwide.