Bush Boake Allen Begins Production of Seasonings in Chile.MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1997-- Additional Expansion in Argentina and Mexico Strengthens the Company's Position Throughout Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. Bush Boake Allen Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BOA boa (bō`ə), name for live-bearing constrictor snakes of the family Boidae, found mostly in the Americas. This family, which also comprises the egg-laying pythons of the Old World, includes the largest of all snakes, as well as many smaller ) celebrated the inauguration of the company's first flavor production site in Latin America with a reception for customers at its Santiago, Chile Santiago, officially Santiago de Chile (Spanish: (helpinfo)), is the capital of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). plant. BBA BBA abbr. Bachelor of Business Administration has been located in Santiago since 1991 and has established an enviable reputation for its products and services. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Christopher Gibson, BBA's vice president and general manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, "Production of seasoning products will greatly enhance BBA's ability to serve the Chilean snack and processed foods market that is currently growing at 14% a year. It also improves our service capabilities throughout Latin America." Also this week, Bush Boake Allen announced completion of the expansion and modernization of its facilities in Buenos Aires and held an open house for customers at that site. Acquired in late 1996, the former Aromatica Industrial Sudamericana SA plant, which previously had been devoted to producing fragrance products, will now also process a range of food flavors. Gibson was joined at both receptions by Julian W. Boyden, BBA's chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Fred W. Brown, vice president and chief financial officer. In commenting on the expansion, Boyden noted that "BBA is on a strong growth curve throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. These expanded plants mesh well with our other locations in Columbia, Brazil and Jamaica. Coupled with our plant in Mexico, which we acquired in September and are now modernizing, BBA will have customer service capabilities in the Latin American region which are second to none." Bush Boake Allen Inc., which conducts operation on six continents, has locations in 39 countries worldwide. The company supplies flavors and fragrances to the world's leading consumer products companies for use in foods, beverages, soaps and detergents, cosmetics, toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= personal care items and related products. Its aroma chemicals, natural extracts and essential oils serve as raw materials for a wide range of compounded flavors and fragrances. CONTACT: Bush Boake Allen Inc. Stewart J. Phelps, 201/782-3372 |
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