25 Mar 2014 --- Global specialty food ingredients provider, Tate & Lyle, has announced the expansion of its direct sales capabilities in Japan, along with the opening of a new office in Tokyo. This initiative, which is in line with the company’s strategy to grow its specialty food ingredients business in Asia Pacific, will enable Japanese food and beverage customers to gain direct access to Tate & Lye’s team of experts to develop the next generation of food and beverage products.