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

Bush Boake Allen Inc. (NYSE: BOA) celebrated the inauguration of the company's first flavor production site in Latin America with a reception for customers at its Santiago, Chile plant.

BBA has been located in Santiago since 1991 and has established an enviable reputation for its products and services. According to 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 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