Strengthening security of supply for SPLENDA® Sucralose

14 Dec 2012

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Chicago – (14 Dec. 2012) – Tate & Lyle, the global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, announces that it has started up the production of micronized powdered sucralose, alongside its existing liquid sucralose, at its SPLENDA^® Sucralose facility in McIntosh, Alabama, US. This means that Tate & Lyle can now supply its customers worldwide with high quality micronized powdered and liquid forms of SPLENDA^® Sucralose from both its plants in Singapore and McIntosh, Alabama.

“The production of micronized powdered sucralose at our US facility alongside the supply of both forms of SPLENDA^® Sucralose from our Singapore facility means we are able to offer more choice to our customers in addition to the highest standards of quality, traceability and reliability in the industry” said Ralf Loeffelholz, Global Vice President, Sucralose Product Management, Tate & Lyle.

Ralf Loeffelholz added, “Our two-plant model and the maintenance of safety stocks of both forms of SPLENDA^® Sucralose across the world mean we can provide our customers with unparalleled flexibility and security of supply, no matter what challenges they might face.”

Note for editorsAbout sucralose: SPLENDA® Sucralose is a leading non-sugar, zero-calorie sweetener, trusted in the development of more than 5000 products in over 80 countries. SPLENDA® Sucralose has a sweetening power of approximately 600 times that of sugar. It is unmatched in its sugar-like sweetness, flavour profiles and stability, and works well in a broad range of food and beverage systems. For more information about SPLENDA® Sucralose, visit www.splendasucralose.com

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About Tate & Lyle PLC:

Supported by over 165-years 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 has approximately 5,000 employees working in around 70 locations in 37 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 2026 Tate & Lyle revenue from continuing operations totalled £2.0 billion. For more information, please visit www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook or YouTube

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