Marel Food Systems hf. - Company Announcement

Marel Food Systems announces change in company name

Marel Food Systems hf. announces that as of 1 January 2010, the company name
will be changed to Marel hf. The change is a key part of the strategy to fully
integrate the companies that have been acquired in recent years under one
common identity and company name. The other brand names may continue to be used
in connection with particular product lines and market segments.