Global Support

With over 30 years international experience, Taura Natural Ingredients is a fully integrated global company with dedicated URC® production facilities in both hemispheres - Belgium and New Zealand.

These facilities are complemented by dedicated customer support offices in the United Kingdom, Australia and USA, including a Selling Partner Network across the globe to ensure the highest level of service and continuity of supply worldwide.

Meet the global sales team:

Mattias Van UffelenSales Manager - Europe & United Kingdom

Mattias Van Uffelen has been with Taura Natural Ingredients for 13 years and leads the European based sales team. He has built up a strong key account network in mainland Europe and has established the selling partner network as it exists today.
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Jan Van HerckSales Manager - Eastern & Central Europe

Jan Van Herck has a technical background in food science and has been with Taura Natural Ingredients since 2005. Jan is the sales representative for eastern and central Europe.
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Raf VanlommelSales Manager - Eastern & Southern Europe Raf Vanlommel joined Taura’s European based sales team in December 2009. Raf’s key geographic focus includes the Netherlands, Eastern and Southern Europe and the Middle East.
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Geoff BrewisSales Manager - United Kingdom Geoff Brewis joined Taura Natural Ingredients as UK Sales Manager in April 2010. Geoff has a strong B2B sales and food industry background having worked throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. Phone +44 758 763 1204
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Tom BurrowsPresident - North America Tom Burrows joined Taura Natural Ingredients as the President of North America in June 2010. Tom has held senior level general management, marketing and sales positions with multi-national consumer product goods companies as well as with leading ingredient companies. He has 30 years experience in the food industry in both B2B and B2C businesses.
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Mike TurnerSenior Vice President - North America Mike Turner is Senior Vice President of the North American site and has been with Taura Natural Ingredients for over 20 years. Mike has played a key role in the development of URC® technology and the expansion of the company into global markets.
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Julian LakingSales Manager - New Zealand & Asia Julian Laking has been with the company for over 10 years. After establishing the UK sales office, Julian immigrated to New Zealand and has been integral in the development of the fruit snacking market in the Asia Pacific region
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Brent DugganSales Manager - Australia & Japan

Brent Duggan established the Australian based sales office in 2000 and has continued to develop key market opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
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