Tate & Lyle Joins FDF's Fibre Action: Enhancing UK Health

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a prominent global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, has officially become a part of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Action on Fibre initiative. The FDF initiative aims to address the concerning statistic that only 9% of adults in the UK currently consume the recommended daily amount of fibre, set at 30g. By bridging this gap, the initiative seeks to enhance gut health and mitigate the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Tate & Lyle, known for its leadership in dietary fibres with products like PROMITOR™ Soluble Fibre and STALITE™ Polydextrose, pledges to leverage its expertise to assist food and beverage manufacturers in developing products that offer both health benefits and consumer-preferred taste and texture.

Dr. Kavita Karnik, Global Head of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs at Tate & Lyle, emphasized the multifaceted benefits of fibre, noting its role in promoting satiety, gut health, and regulating blood cholesterol, glucose, and insulin levels. Tate & Lyle intends to advocate for fibre's health advantages by investing in research projects, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing evidence-based information to support industry efforts. Recognizing the challenge of meeting daily fibre requirements without excess caloric intake, especially among vulnerable groups like the elderly, Tate & Lyle underscores the significance of product reformulation in promoting public health. Amy Glass, UK Diet and Health Policy Manager at the Food and Drink Federation, hailed Tate & Lyle's involvement in the initiative, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive approach to nutrition policy that encourages higher fibre consumption alongside reductions in sugars, calories, and salts.