These companies have a knack for turning sugar into cash.The U.S. has a sweet tooth. Americans consume 34 teaspoons of sugar each day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That adds up to more than 100 pounds every year. That much sugar consumption isn't healthy. However, this sugar addiction is great for the bottom lines of companies focused on making sugary drinks, desserts, and snacks. They generate billions of dollars in profits each year. Many pay a large portion of their earnings to invest ...