Tate & Lyle opens Technical Application Centre in Dubai

Food and beverage ingredients producer Tate & Lyle has opened a new Technical Application Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The new $2 million centre will see Tate & Lyle’s food scientists develop solutions for sugar, fat and calorie reduction and fibre fortification. 

Leveraging its expertise in the beverage, dairy, bakery, sauce and dressing categories, Tate & Lyle will support manufacturers from the food and beverage industry in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa in delivering food formulations – assisting across ingredients and recipes through to the application and sensory experience.

Dominique Floch, general manager at Tate & Lyle (Turkey, Middle East & Africa), said: “The launch of our new Technical Application Centre in Dubai marks a milestone in our expansion in the region”.

“We will be using cutting-edge technology to provide our food and beverage partners with faster service and quicker project turnaround timeframes, which will be instrumental in increasing their speed to market.”

Tate & Lyle’s CEO, Nick Hampton, added: “Tate & Lyle’s purpose is ‘improving lives for generations’ and that’s why we are committed to providing a platform for food and beverage companies to meet consumer demand for great-tasting products which support a balanced diet and lifestyle, supported by decades of scientific research and innovation”.