Tate & Lyle opens R&D facility in Shanghai to develop Asian foods

Tate & Lyle said it has opened a satellite research & development facility in Shanghai, China.

The UK-based company said the R&D team will develop prototypes of Asian and 'Western' foods and beverages.The company also said that its facility in Shanghai will initially specialize in beverage, dairy and bakery applications.

"We have served the Asian market for some time, but basing an R&D team in Shanghai means we can better target our products and services to local customer needs and help customers optimize their product formulations,” said technical service and applications manager, Mun Hay Tang.

“At the same time we will learn more about Asian consumer preferences and trends, and how our ingredients can help to solve the challenges our customers face in this market," she said.