TAIWAN BUYS 340,000 TONNES OF U.S. MAIZE The joint committee of Taiwan's maize importers awarded contracts to five U.S. Companies for seven shipments totalling 340,000 tonnes of maize for delivery between September 1 and December 20, a committee official said. United Grain Corp of Oregon won two contracts for the supply of 110,000 tonnes, priced between 92.44 and 96.00 dlrs per tonne, for September 1-15 and November 5-20 delivery. Cargill Inc of Minnesota also took two shipments totalling 110,000 tonnes, priced between 93.45 and 94.65 dlrs per tonne, for October 1-15 and December 5-20 delivery. ADM Export Co of Minnesota received a 54,000 tonne cargo, at 93.75 dlrs per tonne, for November 1-15 delivery. Cigra Inc of Chicago won a contract to supply 33,000 tonnes, at 96.89 dlrs per tonne, for November 25-December 10 delivery. Elders Grain Inc of Kansas took a 33,000 tonne shipment, at 96.06 dlrs per tonne, for December 1-15 delivery. All shipments are c and f Taiwan.