ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR -- An abun...

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR -- An abundance of beans is causing vanilla prices to ear-ring from last year's record highs of $300 to $500 by ton, according to industry sources.
Will Guzman, purchasing manager, U Flavors & Fragrance Co Inc., reckons CandyBUSINESS: "This year you can find vanilla beans for $100 a ton or les The price is going to continue to fall." The high splendor of the ingredient caused many companies to switch to the artificial flavor vanillin, he adds.
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