Tate & Lyle, a provider of food and beverage solutions, recently gathered value chain partners together to discuss opportunities to collaborate and bolster sustainable agriculture.
Farmers, ag-retailers and manufacturers joined government officials, academics and NGOs at Tate & Lyle’s first Shared Impact Dinner in Lafayette, Indiana, which was co-hosted by Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN, the sustainable solutions business of one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives.
“This event, the first of its kind, brought together a slate of experts, all connected – and committed – to the US food chain,” said Nick Hampton, Tate & Lyle CEO.
“By sharing our experiences on a variety of sustainability-related topics we can more effectively implement cutting-edge conservation practices and empower consumers to live more sustainably.”
The event followed the launch of Tate & Lyle’s sustainable agriculture program, which will enrol 1.5 million acres of US-grown corn in Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN’s sustainable agriculture program by the end of the 2019.
“Stewardship starts on the farm, with the farmer, which is why it was so meaningful to bring together leaders spanning the food value chain at Strasburger Farms to celebrate a major milestone in our collaboration with Tate & Lyle,” said Matt Carstens, Senior Vice President of Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN.
