05 Nov 2015 --- Tate & Lyle has announced that profits have increased in the first half of 2015, compared with the same period last year. Sales decreased by 2% (6% in constant currency) to €1.7bn, while adjusted operating profit was 22% higher (12% in constant currency) at €141m (2014 - €114m) with adjusted profit before tax up 28% (18% in constant currency) at €145m (2014 - €113m).