Bulk Sugar for Food & Beverage Manufacturers. Food and beverage manufacturers need specific sugar grades. This guide matches ICUMSA grades to applications — soft drinks, bakery, confectionery, dairy — with pricing and specs. Choosing the Right Sugar Grade for Food & Beverage Manufacturing Not all sugar is the same. Food and beverage manufacturers operate within tight quality specifications, and purchasing the wrong grade can affect product colour, flavour, shelf life, and reg