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Our Heritage

Since 1917 Dixie Crystals has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations across the South.

Dixie Crystals: A Family Tradition

Dixie Crystals has always been more than just sugar—it’s a part of family traditions and celebrations. From holiday baking to everyday recipes, Dixie Crystals adds a touch of sweetness that has been passed down through generations, making it a key ingredient in countless cherished memories.

A Legacy of Sweet Beginnings

Founded in 1916 by Benjamin A. Oxnard and Richard H. Sprague, the Savannah Sugar Refining Corporation quickly became a staple in the community. By 1917, the first batch of sugar was refined under the Dixie Crystals brand, marking the start of a legacy built on quality and tradition. Today, under the leadership of William Wallace Sprague Jr., the company continues to thrive.

Community Growth and Expansion

Savannah Sugar Refining Corporation, now Dixie Crystals, was the first large industry in Savannah, has played a vital role in the local economy. Over the years, the company expanded, becoming part of Imperial Sugar Company in 1997. By 2022, it transitioned into a subsidiary of United States Sugar Corporation, now known as United States Sugar Savannah Refinery, LLC.

Trusted by Families Through the Ages

Throughout its history, the company has reached significant milestones, including the production of its first 30,000 pounds of sugar in 1917 and the introduction of 2, 5, and 10-pound bags in 1938. Despite challenges, such as the stock market crash of 1929 and shifts in industry practices, Dixie Crystals remains a trusted name in sugar.

A man and woman baking in the kitchen A vintage image of a man loading bags of sugar in a mill Overhead view of the manufacturing plant Historical photo of two Dixie Sugar saleswomen

15 cal
per teaspoon

100%
Gluten Free

100%
Fat Free

Simple and Sweet

Our Products

The trusted choice for adding a touch of sweetness to your family’s most cherished recipes.

Dixie Granulated Sugar

Granulated Sugar

Sizes: 10 lb, 4 lb

This is your ever-versatile day-to-day sugar. It’s perfect for sweetening beverages, tart fruits, cereals, waffle batter, sauces and more. It’s also a trusted all-purpose sugar for baking.

Dixie Light Brown Sugar

Light Brown Sugar

Sizes: 2 lb

This is basically a milder version of dark brown sugar. It delivers sweetness with a mild caramel flavor, color and aroma. Commonly used for baked sweets, both brown sugars also make a nice glaze for baked hams and turkey.

Dixie Dark Sugar

Dark Brown Sugar

Sizes: 2 lb

This popular sugar provides sweetness along with a rich, full-bodied molasses flavor, color and aroma – ideal for baked breads, cookies, pies and more. Brown sugar gives baked foods more moisture and softness than white granulated sugar.

Dixie Powdered Sugar

Powdered Sugar

Sizes: 2 lb

Also called confectioners’ sugar or icing sugar, this sugar has a small, uniform particle size that creates a smooth texture for all types of cooking and baking – including icings, dustings, candies and decorations. Only 10 calories per teaspoon.