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Cleobury Mortimer firm Kudos Blends,a leading supplier of technicallydriven raising agents for the foodindustry, has completed a major exportdeal which will expand the company’sproduct offering in the United States.Brenntag North America has agreed tobecome the national distributor for theShropshire company’s products in the US.Brenntag will expand the reach of Kudos’slow-sodium solutions for baked goodsthroughout the United States and providequality local support to existing customers.Brenntag North America will be responsiblefor distributing potassium bicarbonate, aproduct developed as an alternative tosodium bicarbonate to aid bakers in reducingsodium content without removing salt.“As the demand for sodium reductionincreases across the globe it is importantfor Kudos to be able to meet customers’needs and provide them with the productsand knowledge they need on a localscale,” said Dinnie Jordan, CEO of KudosBlends.NEWSKudos raising thestakes for bakersbecause of their proactive approach andfocus on understanding their customers. Astrong and fruitful partnership is sure to bedeveloped with Brenntag and they are awelcome addition to our team.”“Brenntag is committed to bringinginnovative solutions to our customers.Kudos brings patented technology anda commitment to continuous innovationthat will bring technical expertise toour customers. We are excited for thispartnership and believe the Kudos productline is an excellent addition to our productportfolio,” said Leslie Darden, marketingdirector at Brenntag North America.“Kudos has a team of scientists and testbakers who ensure that products aredeveloped with the chemistry behindbaking in mind and the manufacture ofKudos products on-site ensures thatthe start-to-end process canbe monitored andtested.”PICTURE THIS!12 35SHROPSHIRE law firm Terry Jones hasexpanded its practice by launching anew branch in Bridgnorth.The Mayor and Mayoress of Bridgnorthattended a celebratory event to officiallyopen the Whitburn Street premises.The new branch is home to the firm’sexpanding conveyancing and businesslaw departments.Director Rachel Wood, who hasalways lived in the town and who willhave responsibility for the overall runningof the office, said she was delighted bythe success of the launch.“We are thrilled that the branch is nowofficially open to the public. The newoffice will incorporate the expansion ofour company’s growing client base insouth Shropshire.”Conveyancing executive Sarah Smithwill be at the office, joined by legalassistant Alex Hiscutt, and secretarialassistant Sue Simmonds.Commercial and corporate lawyerPeter Wilson is also providing assistancein the area of commercial property andOFFICE LAUNCHcorporate law.Managing director Terry Jones said:“We are all thrilled about the launch ofour new office. We have many existingclients in the Bridgnorth area whoseneeds will be better serviced by ourhaving an office on their doorstep.”1 Sarah Smith, Bruce Attwood,Charlotte Vale and Carl Jones.2 Suzanne Hill, Debbie Feasey,Arthur Hill and Rachel Wood.3 Hilary Jones, Eric Kirk and Sybil Kirk.4 Claire Shore, Terry Jones andRuth Farrell.5 Sue Fitzmaurice, Rachel Wood, TerryJones, Val Marshall (Mayoress ofBridgnorth), Edward Marshall (Mayorof Bridgnorth), Alex Hiscutt,Sarah Smith, Sue Simmonds andPeter Wilson.6 Robin Nettleton, Sue Fitzmaurice andGraham Taylor.“Brenntag was theideal choicefor us465455