RAISIO INVESTS IN NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Raisio Group plc Stock Exchange Release 13 January 2005 at 15.30 Finnish time

RAISIO INVESTS IN NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Production of plant-based fresh foods to start in Turku

Raisio will start production of oat- and soy-based fresh foods in Turku, Finland.
For this purpose, Raisio Group has rented Maito-Aura's dairy facilities from
Valio.

Raisio is a specialist in plant-based products with a strong focus on developing
healthy, easy-to-use and tasty foods. Oat- and soy-based, in other words entirely
vegetarian, fresh products like beverages, breakfast products and snacks will
provide an answer to changing consumer needs. For Raisio this investment opens
one route in renewing and upgrading the product portfolio as aimed in our
strategy.

Consumption of soy products is growing strongly worldwide, in some countries up
to 25% annually. The proven health benefits of soy include a reduction in the
risk of cardiovascular disease and hormone-related cancers. Soy is an excellent
source of protein e.g. for vegetarians as the protein in soy is very rich
biologically.

A good alternative to soy is oat, which today is mainly used in the Nordic
countries. The health benefits of oat are mainly based on beta glucan. Oat has
positive effects on cardiovascular and intestinal health as well as weight and
blood sugar control. Oat-based products are also suitable for most sufferers of
celiac disease.

The production and packaging technology investments required for the production
of oat- and soy-based fresh products will amount to some 5 million euros. The new
production plant will employ 15-20 people. New products will be on the market at
the beginning of 2006.

RAISIO GROUP PLC

Taru Narvanmaa
Executive Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations
gsm +358 50 590 9398

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