Cargill on Leading Edge of Low-Saturate Oils Technology

Cargill announces new oil with lowest amount of saturated fat of any oil on the
market to date
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
Cargill announced it will launch Clear Valley low saturate canola oil, a high
stability canola oil with 4 to 4.5 percent saturated fat- 25 percent less
saturated fat than conventional canola oil and the lowest amount of saturated
fat of any vegetable oil offered to food manufacturers to date. It will
initially be available in North America and will expand to other geographies in
the future. Product will be available for customer testing in early 2010.

Clear Valley low saturate canola oil is expected to deliver the high quality
taste and performance food manufacturers and foodservice providers need, and the
nutritional benefits consumers demand. With 4 - 4.5 percent saturated fat, Clear
Valley low saturate canola oil may allow food manufacturers to differentiate
their brand with nutrient content claims such as low in saturated fat, reduced
saturated fat or saturated fat free. Primary market research demonstrates that
market share gains are possible if companies promote reduced saturated fat as a
front of box claim.

"Cargill has a wealth of knowledge and scientific resources in oils and
shortenings," said Jenny Verner, president, Cargill Specialty Canola Oils. "This
new technology will enable Cargill to expand our offerings into the `next
generation` of low saturate oils. By combining our unique seed technology,
product development and supply chain capabilities, we want Cargill to be the
company that food manufacturers and foodservice operators call first when they
are developing nutritious products for their consumers."

Clear Valley low saturate canola oil extends Cargill`s high oleic product
platform and is expected to deliver similar functionality, mouth feel and fry
and shelf life stability as its current high oleic canola oils, with the added
nutritional benefits that help customers meet their saturated fat goals. A key
recommendation of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines is to: "Consume less than 10
percent of calories from saturated fatty acids and limit intake of fats and oils
high in saturated and/or trans fatty acids, and choose products low in such fats
and oils."

"Clear Valley low saturate canola oil will not only give food manufacturers more
flexibility in delivering great tasting products with low to no saturated fat,
it may allow them to reach the voluntary nutritional guidelines set by the
Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) when marketing to children,"
said Peter L. Bordi, Ph.D., director, Pennsylvania State University Center for
Food Innovation (CFI).

Clear Valley low saturate canola oil is produced from Cargill`s Victory hybrid
seeds specifically designed by Cargill scientists for maximum yield and
performance to add value to farm businesses. Cargill`s Victory hybrids have
superior agronomic performance, as well as the groundbreaking science,
technology and ability to advance healthier oils with high stability and
function.

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural,
financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately
held company employs 160,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps customers
succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its
global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social
challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit
www.cargill.com.

Cargill
Nicole Reichert, 952-742-4204
nicole_reichert@cargill.com

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