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Recent weather patterns and a number of weather experts indicate that 1997 is an El Niño Year. The term "El Niño" (Spanish for "The Christ Child") was originally used by fishermen in Peru and Ecuador to describe a warm current at Christmas time. Over the years, the term has evolved to describe an unusual change in both wind and ocean currents which greatly affects the climate, life, harvests and economy of many tropical regions and the US as well. An analysis of long-term weather patterns indicates that the normal balance of wind direction, ocean currents and barometric pressure systems are disturbed every 4 to 7 years for a period of anywhere form 4 to 22 months. During this time, a number of unusual weather patterns occur; heavy rains and severe storms in some areas; drought in others. El Niño affects not only agricultural activity and tropical fruit harvests, but the lives and safety of citizens in affected countries as well. What causes all this havoc? Nobody knows for sure. Some scientists suspect that it is underwater volcanic activity that disturbs the ocean-atmospheric system changing both currents and temperatures. Research is being done to track these changes and enable scientists to predict conditions where an El Niño is likely to occur in the future. The research should lead to a better understanding of El Niño and enhance our ability to prepare for its ravages. Interested in more information? We suggest you visit the El Niño Page maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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The
American Institute of Baking (AIB) Sanitation Audit Program, established in 1949,
has become an internationally recognized measure of quality in food processing.
Recently, three of our suppliers were inspected by the AIB, with excellent results.
Two achieved a rating of "Superior" and the third a rating of "Excellent". Only 5%
of those inspected by the AIB achieve the coveted "Superior" rating and only one
out of five is "Excellent".
The AIB Audit is conducted by a professionally-trained staff of Registered
Sanitarians. Food processors who participate in the audit receive a complete
on-site examination in all areas that affect product integrity, regulatory exposure
and pesticide use.
The AIB lists over 6,000 audit participants worldwide. All types of food plants
in the U.S. and around the world use the AIB Audit to ensure both quality and
safety in the manufacture of food products.
Now here's an idea: Make the smooth move. Add ITI tropical fruit to your Smoothie
shakes. Try IQF Papaya, Mango,
Or, how about Calypso Ketchup; a blend of Mango, Guava and Pineapple spiced
just so to pour over your Vidalia onion rings or to dress up a fish or chicken recipe?
ITI has an extensive line of tropical purees perfectly suited for these applications.
You are invited to visit our ITI web site for
a tropical excursion right from your home or office computer.
We also love to get E-mail, so send your comments, requests and questions to
info@itiTropicals.com.
A simple E-mail request is all it takes to get a paper copy of this newsletter delivered to you or a
colleague.
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Congratulations to our suppliers: Borja, SiasMex and
Pineapple or Banana.
Mix 'em up, stick a paper umbrella on the side and escape to the tropics!
