June 14/Northbrook, Ill. -– Bell Flavors & Fragrances announced its newest operation in Sao Paulo, Brasil. This strategic move was set up to give Bell further opportunities to support the company's growth within the Brazilian market.

John Lowry, general manager international, stated, “Bell has been working in the Brasilian market for over five years, but over the last two years, we have seen great opportunities for continued growth for the Brazilian market.”

Bell’s general manager of Brazil, Paulo Barros, stated, “In anticipation with this healthy, growth Bell has developed a long-term strategy to invest capital resources into the Brazilian market to keep up with this dynamic marketing = 190 million inhabitants / 8th economy in the world / expected GNP growth in 2010 = 6%.”

Bell will open its newest production facility in Brazil in July of 2010.

From the June 21, 2010, Prepared Foods E-dition