CreAgri Inc. partners with DSM Nutritional Products for Inclusion of HIDROX® ingredient in dietary, functional and pet food markets

Hayward, CA, Kaiseraugst, 28 March 2006

CreAgri, Inc., and DSM Nutritional Products, are pleased to announce they have recently signed a worldwide supply, distribution and marketing agreement. This agreement relates to CreAgri’s proprietary hydroxytyrosol formulation, HIDROX® as an ingredient for the dietary supplement, pet food, animal feed, food and functional food markets. DSM, a publicly traded company, is known as the leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals worldwide. DSM Nutritional Products will take over distribution of HIDROX on 1 May 2006.

CreAgri Inc.’s HIDROX® is a patented ingredient made from the vegetation water of organic olives using their patented IntegraleTM process. The olive juice used in this process possesses antioxidants and anti-inflammatory activities which are beneficial for joint health, cardiovascular wellness, immune system balance, and the reduction of oxidative stress and antimicrobial activity.

“This is a very important milestone for CreAgri and HIDROX®” stated Dr. Roberto Crea, Founder and Chief Executive officer of CreAgri, Inc. of Hayward, CA, “DSM is a perfect organization to take HIDROX® to its fullest potential in the nutritional field. Together we will continue promoting human health and well being through the development of science-based products and processes that are not only environmentally friendly, but compatible with sustainable agricultural methods.”

Dr. Krijn Rietveld, Head of New Business Development and Senior Vice President of DSM Nutritional Products said “We’re very excited about this new venture with CreAgri. This is an important step in our new strategic direction and Vision 2010. As the world leader in this area, we are committed to developing new, science based business opportunities for human and animal nutritional products and are especially happy to be working with an innovative company like CreAgri which has products like HIDROX.”

DSM Nutritional Products
DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The company has a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry segments. For further company information please visit www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com.

DSM
DSM is active in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance materials and industrial chemicals. The company creates innovative products and services that help improve the quality of life. DSM’s products are used in a wide range of end markets and applications such as human and animal nutrition and health, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics (E&E). DSM’s strategy, named Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s specialties portfolio. Market-driven growth, innovation and increased presence in emerging economies are key drivers of this strategy. The group has annual sales of over EUR 8 billion and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For further company information please visit www.dsm.com.

CreAgri, Inc.
CreAgri, Inc. is a California-based manufacturer of proprietary organic olive-derived ingredients. CreAgri’s goal is to provide health benefits by creating superior natural products that achieve “The Creative Balance of Nature and Technology.” The company develops science-based processes that are environmentally friendly and compatible with sustainable agricultural methods. Olives grown on CreAgri’s own organic olive ranch are carefully processed within 24-48 hours of harvesting. For more information on CreAgri, Inc. please visit www.creagri.com.

For more information:

DSM Nutritional Products
Dr Thomas Breisach
tel. +41 (61) 6888514
fax +41 (61) 6873716
e-mail thomas.breisach@dsm.com

CreAgri, Inc.,
tel. 866-4-CREAGRI, or
tel. Christie Communications at 805-565-4122
email info@creagri.com

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