Tate & Lyle Starts up Production of Micronized Powdered Sucralose at US Facility

“The production of micronized powdered sucralose at our US facility alongside the supply of both forms of SPLENDA Sucralose from our Singapore facility means we are able to offer more choice to our customers in addition to the highest standards of quality, traceability and reliability in the industry” said Ralf Loeffelholz, Global Vice President, Sucralose Product Management, Tate & Lyle.

17 Dec 2012 --- Tate & Lyle has started up the production of micronized powdered sucralose, alongside its existing liquid sucralose, at its SPLENDA Sucralose facility in McIntosh, Alabama, US. This means that Tate & Lyle can now supply its customers worldwide with high quality micronized powdered and liquid forms of SPLENDA Sucralose from both its plants in Singapore and McIntosh, Alabama.

“The production of micronized powdered sucralose at our US facility alongside the supply of both forms of SPLENDA Sucralose from our Singapore facility means we are able to offer more choice to our customers in addition to the highest standards of quality, traceability and reliability in the industry” said Ralf Loeffelholz, Global Vice President, Sucralose Product Management, Tate & Lyle.

Ralf Loeffelholz added, “Our two-plant model and the maintenance of safety stocks of both forms of SPLENDA Sucralose across the world mean we can provide our customers with unparalleled flexibility and security of supply, no matter what challenges they might face.”

SPLENDA Sucralose is a leading non-sugar, zero-calorie sweetener, trusted in the development of more than 5000 products in over 80 countries. SPLENDA Sucralose has a sweetening power of approximately 600 times that of sugar. It is unmatched in its sugar-like sweetness, flavour profiles and stability, and works well in a broad range of food and beverage systems.