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Products bearing this Mark will indicate that a supplement
manufacturer has undergone stringent evaluation criteria, including product
testing for banned substances and label content confirmation, formulation and
label review , production facility inspections, and ongoing monitoring. NSF is a World Health
Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor
Environment. Additional
risks and factors related to Monsanto are detailed in Monsanto's filings with
the SEC.

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Once a
product is certified, it will be listed on the NSF International website at
http://www. It serves food and beverage manufacturers , dietary supplement
developers, retailers and consumers in 80 countries worldwide. Actual
results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any
forward-looking statement made by the companies due to a number of factors,
including without limitation technological uncertainties facing the companies,
continued competition in the companies' businesses; the companies' exposure to
various contingencies, including those related to intellectual property
protection, regulatory compliance and the speed with which approvals are
received, and public acceptance of biotechnology products; the success of the
companies' research and development activities; compliance with regulations
affecting manufacturing; and the effect of weather conditions, natural
disasters and accidents on the agriculture business or facilities.

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, NSF International (NSF), an
independent, not-for-profit organization that develops standards and certifies
products, today announced the launch of a new athletic banned substances
certification program for dietary supplements and sports nutrition products .
"The NSF Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program will build upon
the success of our experience with the NFL/NFLPA Supplement Certification
Program," says Jordan. It is one of several
technologies we're using to best meet our customers' needs. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking
statements, which are current only as of the date of this release.

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This standard, NSF/ANSI Standard 173, ensures
that the actual product contents match those printed on the label. As consumer
demand for healthier food options increases, food manufacturers are
increasingly looking to formulate products with soy protein.

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Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is a leading global provider of technology-
based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and
food quality. For more information on Monsanto, visit
http://www.

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"Soy-based products are one of the fastest-growing food industry
segments," said Paul Graham, vice president of new business development for
The Solae Company.
Few foods have been examined for their nutritional value as thoroughly as
soy.

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The new program has been recommended by key athletic organizations, including
Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and in
the near future, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.org or call 1-800-NSF-MARK. As Soy Food Market Expands , New Product Line Will Help Accelerate
Category Growth

ST. LOUIS, Monsanto and The Solae
Company today announced an agreement to develop and market a new line of soy
proteins with improved flavor and solubility.

Consulting sites which are targeted toward food manufacturers and producers and other non-hospitality industry food-related businesses.

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"The athletic community
has expressed concerns that many supplements may contain undeclared
ingredients that could lead to positive testing for banned substances. Our
certification program directly addresses these concerns and provides a
solution.
NSF is currently working with ingredient suppliers and manufacturers and
anticipates that the first NSF Athletic Banned Substances Certified products
will be available in Spring 2006.nsf. This collaboration combines
each company's unique strengths to bring such a technology to market. "This agreement will allow us to offer the best tasting,
most soluble soy protein on the market, further reinforcing our commitment to
drive innovation in food formulation and taste."
Soy protein is already used in many food products, including energy bars ,
meal replacements, soymilk, beverages and meat alternatives.

About the Companies
The Solae Company is a global innovator in the research and application of
soy protein. The Solae
Company and Monsanto disclaim any obligation or intent to update the forward-
looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date
of this release.

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"This supplement certification program is designed to create a level
playing field for all those professional , amateur and youth athletes who are
dedicated to fair play in sports," said Kathleen Jordan, MS, RD, general
manager, NSF Dietary Supplement Certification Program. "However, with this program, we will be working with a
range of organizations, manufacturers and suppliers involved in the
international sports community to apply to both professional and amateur
athletes in all sports., organic certification provided by
Quality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center for
Public Health Education.

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NSF International Unveils New Banned Substances Certification Program for All Sports

Similarly, in 2004, NSF partnered with the National Football League (NFL)
and NFL Player's Association to develop and administer the NFL/NFLPA
Supplement Certification Program, a first-of -its-kind program designed for
professional football.

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The NSF Athletic Banned Substances Certification Program builds on the
organization's expertise in dietary supplements and functional foods.monsanto.

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Using advanced plant breeding technology, Monsanto is developing a new
soybean with higher levels of beta-conglycinin, designed to improve soy
protein flavor and functionality . In meat products, it contributes to a firmer texture with
improved succulence. For more information , visit
http://www.solae.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward -looking statements" which reflect the
companies' current expectations about future performance.

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For additional information, visit the NSF
Web site at http://www. "It also represents one of several significant
products our company is developing to make healthier food more accessible and
attractive to consumers. In soy-
based beverages, the ingredient improves taste and facilitates a smoother
mouth-feel. These forward-
looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates which could
be inaccurate and which are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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NSF
developed and maintains the only accredited American National Standard to
certify dietary supplements. Additionally, any manufacturer, finished product company or
ingredient supplier that currently manufactures a steroid or steroid precursor
or any other substance on the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA), NFL/NFLPA ,
and MLB/MLBPA prohibitive substances lists are excluded from participating in
the program. High beta-conglycinin soy is expected to contribute to
these benefits. Louis, Missouri, the company was formed through an alliance between
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BGDD).com .

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Program Recommended by Key Sports Organizations

ANN ARBOR, Mich."
The entire sports community -- from professional, amateur and recreational
athletes to coaches, trainers and parents -- will be able to look for a
specially designed NSF Certified for Sport(TM) Mark on sports supplement
labels .

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Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to
protecting public health and safety worldwide. Additional services include safety audits for the food and water
industries, management systems registrations delivered through NSF
International Strategic Registrations, Ltd.
"We are pleased to be working with The Solae Company to help food
companies create better-tasting foods and beverages and enable more consumers
to get the benefits of soy protein," Steiner said.

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Considerable scientific research has demonstrated that a diet rich in
soy protein may lead to beneficial health effects, including lowered
cholesterol and reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

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Program Elements
The program, which is focused primarily on the sports supplement
manufacturing and sourcing process, provides key preventive measures to:
* Protect against adulteration of products
* Verify label claims with product contents
* Identify inappropriate substances in the finished product

The foundation of the program is built on the principles of Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This involves a consistent process whereby
products are manufactured under conditions that certify freedom from
contamination and provides independent assurances of a manufacturer's product
label claim.
"This new product is expected to support -- and help drive -- growing
consumer demand for healthier foods," said Jerry Steiner, executive vice
president of Monsanto. Additional studies
are exploring the protein's role in other areas of human nutrition, including
obesity prevention.

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Neither the standard nor the product certification program are
designed to address efficacy .nsf.

Monsanto Solae Collaborate to Develop New Soy Proteins

In addition to bolstering the nutritional value of food products, soy
protein offers food manufacturers a number of functional benefits.

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About NSF International:
NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps
protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air
and consumer goods (http://www.

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