“In 1978 we recognized that producers of quality food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products are
always in need of ingredients that meet two criteria: first, that they meet demanding quality parameters to
satisfy their own product and brand standards – without compromise; and second, that they are
competitively priced. It was then that we made a commitment to the market to be a significant provider of
starch derivatives of the highest quality and to set customer service standards that would effectively
separate us from our competitors.

It has always been our philosophy that if we can produce the highest standard product, be equally
committed to our customer, and deliver product at a competitive price, our business would grow and
we would be providing important value to our customers in the process.

Today, we ship 40,000 metric tons of starch-derived ingredients annually around the world. We are
ISO 9001 and HACCP certified and will continue to serve our customers with the promise of excellence
in all aspects of our endeavors.”