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Caribbean sugar

Caribbean sugar refers to sugar produced in the Caribbean region, historically a major center for sugarcane cultivation and processing. This industry played a crucial role in the area's economy from colonial times, involving the cultivation of sugarcane, which is processed into raw or refined sugar. The Caribbean's climate and fertile soils made it ideal for sugar agriculture, leading to a long-standing tradition intertwined with colonial history, labor, and trade. Today, Caribbean sugar continues to be a significant product, though the industry has evolved with changing economic and environmental factors, maintaining cultural and historical importance across the region.