Sweet, naturally

摘要

Sugar is the second most important traded commodity after oil, which means that forward planning for the business means keeping abreast of what's happening in the global markets. In terms of future sales growth in the confectionery market, Eastick predicts this will be in treacle. "Only Ragus and Tate & Lyle make it," he says. "This is because it is a volatile product and most don't want to handle it," he adds. And with regard to the wider issues relating to reducing sugar consumption in general: "You can eat a lot of sugar, but there's a lot to teach people and they're going to get harder to convince," he says. "We have to be sensible about our intake. The consumer will wise up," he concludes.