Tate & Lyle signs up to the UK Food and Drink Federation's Action on Fibre

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16 December 2021 – Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, is pleased to announce that it has signed up to the UK’s Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Action on Fibre.

FDF Action on Fibre

In the UK, only 9% of adults1 currently eat the recommended amount of fibre daily, which the UK government set at 30g a day. The FDF’s Action on Fibre initiative has been launched to help consumers ‘bridge the gap’ between fibre intake and the dietary recommendation to help improve gut health and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

Tate & Lyle is a leader in dietary fibres, with its PROMITOR® Soluble Fibre and STALITE® Polydextrose product ranges, and is committed to using its fibre expertise , combined with investment in cutting-edge research and use of high-end ingredient production facilities, to help food and beverage manufacturers develop products that harness the health benefits of fibre and give consumers the taste and texture they love.

Through the Action on Fibre initiative, Tate & Lyle has pledged to continue to promote the benefits of increasing intake of fibre and the importance of gut health through its thought leadership, communication initiatives and ongoing engagement with industry experts, healthcare professionals and food and beverage manufacturers.

Dr. Kavita Karnik, Global Head of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs at Tate & Lyle, said: “Today’s health-conscious consumers are actively looking for foods and drinks that are fortified with nutrients such as fibre. Fibre does so much more than simply promote healthy bowel function. It can help prolong the feeling of fullness, support gut health, regulate blood cholesterol, glucose and insulin levels and help the immune system function properly. We want to help spread the word about fibres’ health and nutritional benefits and that's why we are today pledging to take action on fibre by investing in research projects, supporting health care professionals, food reformulators and the industry with more evidence-based information, and to use our digital channels to spread the word.”

Consuming the recommended amount of fibre daily can be difficult without also consuming substantial calories, and it is especially challenging for certain groups, like the elderly. Reformulation can be a tool for improving public health as it allows individuals to consume products they prefer while reducing intake of less desirable nutrients, such as sugars and fats, and potentially increasing intake of beneficial nutrients such as dietary fibre.

Amy Glass, UK Diet and Health Policy Manager, at the Food and Drink Federation, added: “The FDF has long called for a more holistic approach to government nutrition policy, believing there should be a more balanced approach to not just what people need to reduce in their diets, like sugar, calories and salt, but also what should be increased, like fruit, vegetables and fibre. This industry led initiative aims to make higher fibre diets more appealing, normal and easy for the population. It is great to have Tate and Lyle on board!”

1 The National Diet and Nutrition Survey: results from years 9 to 11 (2016 to 2017 and 2018 to 2019)

Action on fibre - FDF

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About Tate & Lyle:  

Supported by our 160-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 every day. 

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

We have more than 3,300 employees working in around 58 locations in 39 countries, serving customers across 121 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. In the year to 31 March 2024, Tate & Lyle revenue from continuing operations totalled £1.65 billion. For more information, please visit https://www.tateandlyle.com or follow Tate & Lyle on LinkedInX (Twitter)Facebook or YouTube