Booth 602
Tate & Lyle said it will demonstrate its “pioneering role” in food science and leadership in developing ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages.
IFT attendees can sample prototypes that showcase the company’s latest advancements. Tate & Lyle will also be the exclusive sponsor of the Scientific & Technical Forum: Health & Nutrition, which includes five interdisciplinary panel discussions with speakers from across the industry.
"At Tate & Lyle, we recognize that the future of food must be nutritious, accessible, sustainable, and delicious — and it's evolving rapidly,” said Jessica Wilford, vice president and North America’s head of category planning and development at Tate & Lyle. “Our presence at IFT FIRST enables us to highlight our innovations and technologies, empowering food and beverage manufacturers to stay agile in this dynamic industry."
Tate & Lyle’s Solution Spotlight
The company will host 10-minute speaking sessions crafted to engage attendees and offer a glimpse into innovations. Topics include:
- “Sweeteners and the Gut Microbiome: Research finds beneficial or no impact on the gut,” presented by Melissa Kaczmarczyk, Principal Nutrition Scientist
- “Crafting Consumer-Friendly Labels: The Addition & Subtraction Approach,” presented by Louisa White, Senior Insights Manager
- “Nailing Your Next Snack Texture” presented by Dr. Julia DesRochers, Sr. Principal Scientist, and Michael Merkley, Sr. Scientist
- “Architecture of Texture in Yogurt” presented by Alvaro Velasco, Dairy Category Development Manager
- “Tate & Lyle Sensation™: our new proprietary tool for mouthfeel formulation,” presented by Marcia Petit, Global Sensory Director
- “Protein Power Hour: No sugar added beef jerky” presented by Christine Kerekes, Sr. Research Chef
Formulation Prototypes
Tate & Lyle will showcase five prototypes demonstrating expertise in mouthfeel, sweetening, fortification, and responsiveness to changing consumer preferences, including: Falafel Veggie Bites with Harissa Aioli, Lassi Parfait, Elote Crunchers, and Dragon Fruit Kiwi Prebiotic Beverage.
The booth will also host a “protein power hour”: July 15 and 16 at 2 pm and July 17 at 11 am showcasing No Sugar Added Beef Jerky.
Ingredient Highlights
Tate & Lyle will display its TASTEVA M Stevia Sweetener in the parfait and beverage prototypes; PROMITOR Soluble Fiber in the Dragon Fruit Kiwi Prebiotic Beverage; and CLARIA G, a clean-label starch.
A Greener Future
Tate & Lyle is accelerating emission reductions to help customers meet their 2030 targets. In May, the company announced new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, to be delivered by 2028, consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
“Climate change is the greatest challenge facing our planet. Tate & Lyle is committed to playing our part and being a leader on climate action, collaborating closely with stakeholders across our value chain,” said Nick Hampton, chief executive of Tate & Lyle. “Our new science-based 2028 targets, aligned to a 1.5°C trajectory, demonstrate our commitment to building a sustainable economy by doing not what is easy, but what is necessary.”
