Very Confident in Long-Term Growth Prospects of Business, Says Tate & Lyle CEO

The video discusses the company's performance, highlighting strong results in the food and beverage sector despite short-term headwinds. It emphasizes a shift towards healthier food solutions, having exited sugar production in 2010. The company is focused on strategic growth through M&A and joint ventures, particularly in emerging markets. Investment in R&D is yielding positive results, with new products contributing significantly to sales. Trade tensions and regulatory concerns are addressed, with a focus on maintaining free trade and responsible use of high fructose corn syrup.

What was the percentage increase in revenue for the company's food and beverage solutions business?

• 15%

• 3%

• 5%

• 10%

What strategic approach is the company taking to strengthen its product portfolio?

• Focusing solely on organic growth

• Increasing sugar production

• Engaging in mergers and acquisitions

• Reducing its market presence

How does the company view its spending on research and development?

• Focused only on short-term gains

• Insufficient and needs to be increased

• Comfortable with current spending levels

• Excessive and needs to be reduced

What is the company's stance on the impact of US-China trade tensions on its corn syrup business?

• Severely impacted

• Significantly impacted

• Moderately impacted

• No impact at all

What is the company's approach to the use of high fructose corn syrup?

• Plans to increase its production

• Supports its responsible use

• Considers it a low-quality sweetener

• Advocates for its complete removal