About our sustainability article series
In our series, ‘Protecting planet and people through ingredient innovation’, Tate & Lyle experts look at some of the trends we see in the areas of responsible sourcing and plant-based new product development, and the science-driven solutions our global teams are helping to provide to society’s biggest challenge: the climate crisis.
Foreword by Nick Hampton, CEO
The global food industry is facing an inflection point. With the climate crisis knocking at our door, we all need to do things differently. Food and drink producers understand that they need to partner with their supply chains to minimise their environmental impact and build climate resilience. Leaders in the industry are focused on strengthening sustainable sourcing practices while adopting innovative approaches to production, packaging, refrigeration and transportation. No company can do this alone.
Building sustainability into their research and development through the creation of plant-based products is another core focus for industry leaders. The United Nations has found that plant-based foods generally use less energy, land and water, and have lower greenhouse gas intensities than animal-based foods.
Building sustainability into their research and development through the creation of plant-based products is another core focus for industry leaders. The United Nations has found that plant-based foods generally use less energy, land and water, and have lower greenhouse gas intensities than animal-based foods.
Nick Hampton
Chief Executive
Nick Hampton, Chief Executive, discusses why sustainable sourcing matters, the role ingredient suppliers can play in driving change, and how partnerships can support more resilient supply chains.
Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability, reflects on the challenges facing global food systems and explains how partnerships and regenerative agriculture can help build more resilient supply chains.
Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability, highlights how Tate & Lyle's sustainable stevia programme in China is delivering measurable benefits for farmers, soil health and the environment through regenerative agriculture.
