Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) and Quadra, North America’s distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials, have announced an expanded partnership. Tate & Lyle has selected Quadra as its preferred national distributor in Canada for its Food & Beverage Solutions Division.

“We sought a well-rounded specialty ingredients distribution partner to support our entire product portfolio in all market categories,” said Bill Magee, senior vice president and general manager, Food & Beverage Solutions North America, Tate & Lyle. “Tate & Lyle’s extensive portfolio of texturants, fibers, no and low calorie sweeteners, and stabilization ingredients is well aligned with Quadra’s depth of expertise and service capabilities in the Canadian market.  The synergies between our companies and this expanded partnership will provide mutual growth opportunities and increased penetration in the Canadian markets we serve.” 

As a global leader in sugar reduction and texturant solutions, Tate & Lyle helps the food industry respond to the ever-changing needs of consumers. The new partnership between Quadra and Tate & Lyle builds on the two companies’ strengths to bring innovative solutions to the Canadian market.

“Quadra is thrilled to expand our partnership with Tate & Lyle, a leader in innovative ingredients and solutions with an extraordinary passion for the science of food.  Adding Tate & Lyle into our family of world class suppliers is complimentary to Quadra Ingredients' business model and is in alignment with our strategic vision,” said Christine Infilise, vice president, Quadra Ingredients.