Tate & Lyle partners with UK Science Museum on new Future of Food exhibition

30 Apr 2025

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Opening in London, UK, in July 2025, the exhibition will explore how science is creating more sustainable ways of producing and consuming food

London, UK, 30 April 2025: Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of ingredients for healthier food and beverages, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Future of Food, a major new exhibition opening this summer at the iconic Science Museum in London, UK. As the Principal Sponsor of the exhibition, Tate & Lyle is helping to support a forum for young and older minds to explore how science and technology can help society find more sustainable ways to grow, produce and eat food – topics that link intrinsically to Tate & Lyle’s purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food.

The exhibition will invite visitors to delve into the complex and interconnected stories behind the everyday foods we all consume. From complete meals in powder form to community cookery schools, Future of Food will explore how our consumption – from what we eat to how we shop and cook – can lead to more sustainable food production.

Through over 100 thought-provoking objects – some which will be exhibited for the first time, hands-on interactive exhibits and compelling digital experiences, the exhibition will highlight some of the scientists, food producers and communities exploring innovative solutions to the challenges facing our global food systems. The exhibition will also share real life stories behind food sustainability, from indigenous seed swapping ceremonies in the Amazon, to growing meat from cells at home in Japan, and using local radio to help control pests in Kenya.

Future of Food is a free exhibition which opens on 24 July 2025 at the Science Museum, London. Aimed at ages 7+, the exhibition is ideal for families, with intriguing objects and interactive, multi-sensory experiences to engage young minds. Free tickets are available from sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/future-of-food.

Nick Hampton, Chief Executive, Tate & Lyle PLC, said: “We are very proud to be sponsoring the new Future of Food exhibition. The world is facing a huge challenge to feed a rapidly growing population with healthier, more nutritious food and drink in a way that also protects our planet’s natural resources. Science and technology hold the answer, and it’s great that this exhibition shines a light on the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Rupert Cole, Lead Curator of Future of Food at the Science Museum, said: “This timely exhibition examines potential sustainable routes for the future of food: the exciting scientific innovations shaping a new, positive future for people, nature and the climate. I hope the exhibition will inspire visitors to engage with new ideas and technologies that could transform our food system and encourage them to consider what future we want for our food and the planet.”

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About Tate & Lyle PLC:

Supported by our 165-year history of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices when they eat and drink. We are proud that millions of people around the world consume products containing our ingredients and solutions every day.

Through our leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortiﬁcation, we develop ingredients and solutions which reduce sugar, calories and fat, add ﬁbre and protein, and provide texture and stability to food and drink in categories including beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces, and dressings.

Tate & Lyle recently acquired CP Kelco, a leading provider of pectin, speciality gums and other nature-based ingredients to create a leader in mouthfeel, significantly enhancing our solutions capabilities. Following this combination, we now have more than 5,000 employees working in around 75 locations in 38 countries, serving customers in more than 120 countries. Science, Solutions, Society is our brand promise and how we will achieve our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. By living our purpose, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society. We live our purpose in three ways, by supporting healthy living, building thriving communities and caring for our planet.

Tate & Lyle is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol TATE.L. American Depositary Receipts trade under TATYY. For the year ended 31 March 2024, and on a pro forma basis which assumes for illustrative purposes that the combination with CP Kelco took place on 1 April 2023, revenue for the enlarged Tate & Lyle Group would have been £2.25 billion. For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube

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