RAISIO TO EXPAND IN POLAND

Raisio Group plc Stock Exchange Release 16 March 2005 at 12.30 Finnish time

RAISIO TO EXPAND IN POLAND

Raisio Group has acquired a 25% stake in a Polish dairy, Obory. Obory is the
market leader in drinkable, JOVI-branded yoghurts in Poland, where Raisio now
gets countrywide rights to sell Obory's products.

Obory's products have been on the Polish market since 1992. The turnover is
approximately EUR 12 million and the number of personnel is 110.

Raisio is a pioneer in functional foods and ingredients with a strong focus on
developing healthy, easy-to-use and tasty foods. Poland has been defined as one
of the key growth areas. Raisio has already been active in the Polish margarine
markets for 10 years.

The co-operation with Obory enables Raisio to launch new Benecol-products in
addition to the successful Benecol margarine. Obory's products will strengthen
Raisio's position, complement Raisio's product portfolio and bring synergic
benefits in the rapidly growing Polish and its neighbouring markets.

RAISIO GROUP PLC

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

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