1. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Edible Oils and Fats: A Global Overview of Technological Developments Healthy Fats and Oils Essential to Satisfy Calorie Conscious Consumers Technical Insights Group “Since eliminating fats completely harms the nutritional balance, researchers are constantly trying to develop innovative methods to improve oil and fat properties.”

2. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Technical Insights Provides: A synopsis of recent developments in the field of edible oils and fats A gist of the emerging technologies and applications An analysis of technological trends that might affect market size and growth A summary of key patents to give insight into notable activities and important participants Technology drivers as well as obstacles in the way of commercial success

3. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: World Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Profiles of leading companies that are in the forefront of edible oils and fats Credible research and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Contact information for leading technology developers Analyst insights on ‘hot topics’ and emerging applications for edible oils and fats

4. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Technology Participants Find out how you compare to the competition Assess current and future trends Determine and exploit new application and opportunities Find the best candidates for licensing agreements and partnerships New Entrants Analyze the associated challenges Calculate time scales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on emerging applications Uncover the best players to assist you with developing your technology

5. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit (Cont’d) Investment Community Analyze long-term strategies of the edible oils and fats market Identify participants that will lead the market development Assess attractiveness of investing in the edible oils and fats market

6. © Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants Aarhus United A/S ACH Food Companies, Inc. AGP Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Britannia Foods Ltd. C&T Refinery, LLC. Cognis, Inc. Columbus Foods Co. ConAgra Foods, Inc. Croda International Danisco A/S Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. General Mills, Inc. ITC Agrotech Foods JM Smucker Kao Corp. Liberty Vegetable Oils Co. Meadow Lea Foods Ltd. Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd. Montedison SPA Nabisco, Inc. Nippon Express Travel USA Nutrasweet Corp. Oilseeds International Ltd. Otwoempower Corp. Palm Specialty Products SDN BHD Patrick Cuddahy, Inc. Proctor & Gamble, Inc. Raisio Group Riceland Foods Ltd. Yokohama Oils and Fats Industry Co., Ltd.

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