RAISIO TO EXPAND IN POLAND
Raisio Group plc Stock Exchange Release 16 March 2005 at 12.30 Finnish timeRAISIO TO EXPAND IN POLAND Raisio Group has acquired a 25% stake in a Polish dairy, Obory. Obory is themarket leader in drinkable, JOVI-branded yoghurts in Poland, where Raisio nowgets countrywide rights to sell Obory's products. Obory's products have been on the Polish market since 1992. The turnover isapproximately EUR 12 million and the number of personnel is 110. Raisio is a pioneer in functional foods and ingredients with a strong focus ondeveloping healthy, easy-to-use and tasty foods. Poland has been