October 2/London/Right Vision News -- Florida Crystals Corporation and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida announce their subsidiary American Sugar Refining Inc. completed the acquisition of Tate & Lyle PLC's European sugar operations.
The purchase of Tate & Lyle's refineries in London, England, and Lisbon, Portugal, augments ASR's total refining capacity to six million tons per year. ASR claims it is the world's largest refined cane sugar producer, while Tate & Lyle's sugar operations are the leading refined cane sugar producers in the European Union. The acquisition also includes a license for use of the distinguished Tate & Lyle brand in connection with the sale of sugar.