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British Sugar Taps Supply From Great Rival to Help Plug Shortage
- UK company turns to alternative suppliers to fulfill contracts
- That includes supplies from Tate & Lyle Sugars, people say
British Sugar is prioritizing its own output for its Silver Spoon retail brand.
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British Sugar is turning to alternative suppliers, including rival producer Tate & Lyle Sugars, to fulfill contracts after a poor harvest led to shortages.
The incredibly rare step by the UK’s only processor of sugar beets — the type of crop grown there — comes after last summer’s drought and winter frost hurt output across Europe. It’s also another example of how local and global supply deficits are impacting the industry.