Domino Sugar
Producer and distributor of refined sugar products.
Reason: Forced Labor Camps, Private Company Supported by Trump
Evidence & Context
Domino Sugar is a subsidiary of American Sugar Refining, Inc. (ASR Group), which is privately owned by the Fanjul family — Cuban-American billionaires who are among the most powerful figures in the U.S. sugar industry.
According to OpenSecrets.org, in the 2024 election cycle, the Fanjul family’s corporate affiliate Fanjul Corp. donated:
- $1,000,000 to Make America Great Again Inc
- $413,000 to the Republican National Committee
- $250,000 to Project Rescue America
- $79,200 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee
- $32,800 to the National Republican Congressional Committee
In 2025, the Trump administration lifted a U.S. import ban on the Central Romana Corporation, a Dominican Republic–based sugar producer owned by the Fanjul family, despite ongoing allegations of forced labor involving Haitian migrant workers.
The reversal directly benefited the Fanjuls’ sugar empire — which includes Domino Sugar, Florida Crystals, and ASR Group — and drew sharp criticism from labor and human rights organizations (source: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre).
Additionally, J. Pepe and Emilia Fanjul were among the donors to the Trump White House Ballroom project, listed as #37 in the Fortune donor list.
Taken together, these political donations, personal contributions, and direct business benefits under Trump’s administration reflect a tight relationship between the Fanjul family’s sugar conglomerate and Trump-aligned political networks.
Consumers who oppose corporate influence over government, anti-labor practices, and Trump’s far-right agenda may wish to avoid supporting Domino Sugar and its affiliated brands.
How to Boycott
✅ Ask your investment fund manager:
If you invest through mutual funds, ETFs, or retirement accounts, check whether they include holdings in companies affiliated with ASR Group or Florida Crystals. Request that your fund manager reallocate to alternatives without exposure to these Trump-aligned corporations.
✅ Switch sugar brands:
Avoid Domino Sugar, Florida Crystals, and C&H Sugar — all owned by the Fanjul family’s ASR Group. Choose independent or fair-trade certified sugar brands that ensure ethical labor practices and corporate transparency.
✅ Buy fair-trade alternatives:
Opt for organic, fair-trade, or local sugar producers that guarantee humane working conditions and are not politically tied to Trump’s network.
✅ Review bulk and business suppliers:
If your workplace, bakery, or restaurant sources sugar in bulk, request a switch to fair-trade suppliers. Institutional demand plays a powerful role in holding corporations accountable.
🚫 Avoid indirect financial support:
Do not purchase financial products, investment funds, or commodities portfolios that include exposure to ASR Group, Florida Crystals, or Fanjul Corp. Divesting limits financial reinforcement of their corporate-political alliances.
🚫Don’t spread misinformation.