The Making of a Sugar Giant. Tate & Lyle, 1859-1989

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First published 1983 as 'Tate & Lyle, Geant du Sucre'. Based on doctoral thesis. Presents an 'analysis of the process of multinationalization undergone by one firm by observing its history since its foundation', namely the first multinational sugar firm, Tate & Lyle, within an analysis of the evolution of the world sugar economy. Has four parts: 1] 'Henry Tate & Sons, Abram Lyle & Sons , British sugar refiners, 1859-1920'; 2] Tate & Lyle, 1921-50. A British sugar firm'; 3] 'Tate & Lyle, 1938-65. An imperial concern'; 4] 'Tate & Lyle, 1965-80. A multinational firm'