Synopsis

The modern sugar industry owes its origins to the labor of enslaved people working in Caribbean fields, fueled by Britain’s ambition to dominate both sugar production and its associated product, rum. Sugar also proved unexpectedly vital during America's fight for independence. Visit a sugar plantation on Maui, Hawaii, for an immersive experience exploring contemporary cane sugar production; observe the intricate processes of extraction and purification involved, and discover how a single ton of