http://www.koshertoday.com/weekly news archives/2000/042400.htm
Englewood Cliffs, NJ.Strengthening its position in the emerging markets of
the Middle East, Bestfoods has entered Egypt by acquiring a majority
interest in El Rashidi El Mizan Confectionery Factories S.A.E., a
fast-growing maker of sesame-based products with annual sales of more than
$30 million. Bestfoods already has fast-growing operations in Israel and
Turkey, the area's two biggest economies, as well as Jordan and Saudi
Arabia. Bestfoods, formerly CPC International Inc., is among the largest
kosher-certified U.S. food companies, with sales of $8.6 billion in 1999.
Best known among Bestfoods' U.S. products are: Hellmann's and Best Foods
mayonnaise and dressings; Mazola corn oil; Skippy peanut butter; Knorr
soups, sauces, and bouillons; Entenmann's sweet baked products; Thomas'
English muffins; Arnold, Brownberry, Freihofer's, and Oroweat breads; Boboli
pizza crusts; Mueller's pasta; and Karo syrup.
The Bunyip must be thrilled!!
A 1990 study showed that in the U.S., the figure was 92%) said Rabbi
Yehoram Mazor, a leader of the liberal Reform Jewish movement that is
seeking to gain a foothold in Israel.
