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Barentz B.V. Appoints BCH America, Inc. as Their Exclusive North American Distributor

Wilton, CT. – July 14, 2006

BCH America announces its appointment as the exclusive North American distributor for Barentz B.V.

BCH America will be responsible for sales and distribution of the large Barentz portfolio of products in North American markets. BCH America will be distributing several different product lines to include the following: acidulants, vitamins, preservatives, sweeteners, phosphates and specialty items for nutritional supplements and the meat industry.

Barentz B.V., a Dutch company founded in 1953, is one of the leading suppliers of raw materials in Europe, with branches in 18 countries and sales in excess of $350 million. Barentz holds strong positions both in food and non-food ingredients.

Headquartered in Wilton, CT, BCH America, Inc was established in 1998 as a specialty raw materials distributor. Distributing the Barentz product line will allow BCH America to offer a larger range of products at more competitive prices. It will also allow BCH America to bring innovative raw materials to North American markets that are currently only being used in Europe.

“We are excited about the opportunity to expand our business and better service our customers”, said Dirk Boot, BCH America president. “Barentz offers a wide portfolio of specialty ingredients and additives, which will offer new solutions for North American business.”

B.C.H. America, Inc.
98 Wild Duck Rd.- Wilton, CT 06897 USA
Phone (203) 834-0556 Fax (203) 834-0576

Contact: Dirk Boot