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Tate & Lyle go Fairtrade!

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In February 2008 Tate & Lyle announced its ambition to move its entire retail cane sugars range to Fairtrade, marking the largest ever switch to the ethical labelling scheme by any major UK food or drink brand. In the first year alone, the switch will create a return of at least £2 million in Fairtrade premiums[1] for cane farmers.

The first product licensed to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark and currently available nationwide is Tate & Lyle Granulated White Cane Sugar, sourced from Belize; Tate & Lyle’s first accredited grower-partner, from whom it has purchased sugar for over 35 years. 

View this film to see how Fairtrade premiums from Tate & Lyle will impact Belizean communities. 

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