Nick Hampton , CEO of Tate & Lyle
TATE & LYLE PLC
Nick Hampton , CEO of Tate & Lyle
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 animalbased foods . 1
At Tate & Lyle , we ’ re supporting our food and beverage customers as they assess their position in the plant-based movement . In this article series , we look at some of the trends we see in these areas and the science-driven solutions our global teams are helping to provide to society ’ s biggest challenge : the climate crisis . 1 . Food and Climate Change : Healthy diets for a healthier planet | United Nations sustainabilitymag . com 31