3rd Apr 2013 07:00
Press Release | 3 April 2013 |
Sorbic International plc
("Sorbic" or the "Company")
Board Change
Sorbic International plc (AIM:SORB), the third largest sorbates producer in China, announces that on 31 March 2013, Ryan Ng, who was based in Singapore, left the Group to pursue another financial role within Asia. Ryan has been Chief Finance Officer for approximately four years and the Board would like to thank him for his assistance and help during this period.
John Mclean, Non-Executive Chairman of the Company, said: "I would like to thank Ryan Ng for his contribution during his time with the Group. The Board is currently seeking a replacement and this will be announced in due course."
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For further information: | |
Sorbic International plc | Tel: +44 (0)7768 031 454 |
John McLean, Chairman | www.sorbicinternational.com |
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Geoff Nash / Ben Thompson Simon Starr (broking) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500 |
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Henry Harrison-Topham / Joanne Shears | Tel: +44 (0)20 7398 7709 |
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Notes to Editors: www.sorbicinternational.com
About Sorbic International plc
Sorbic International's principal activity is the production and sale of the food preservatives Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate from its base in Linyi City, Shandong Province, Peoples Republic of China. Approximately half of Sorbic International's production is sold to overseas markets, across 46 countries and half into the Chinese domestic market.
Sorbic Acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used in all kinds of foods for its anti-decomposition and anti-fungus function and also in grains, medicines, cosmetics, toothpaste, tobacco, animal feed, latex, paper-manufacturing and pesticides. Potassium Sorbate is used to inhibit moulds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meat, baked goods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
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