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RAISIO'S PARTNER IN INDIA STARTED TEST MARKETING OF A BENECOL-PRODUCT

Raisio plc  Stock Exchange Release 10 January 2008                              

RAISIO'S PARTNER IN INDIA STARTED TEST MARKETING OF A BENECOL-PRODUCT           

Raisio has agreed on cooperation with Indian company British Biologicals.       
Introduction of Benecol-containing nutritional powder to medical doctors as well
as limited test marketing has been initiated in selected cities.                

The product range of British Biologicals includes nutritional powders designed  
for different target groups. In India, nutritional powders are premium products 
favoured by young, highly educated people.                                      

Raisio negotiates also with a number of Indian food companies on introducing    
other Benecol-containing products in India.                                     

RAISIO PLC                                                                      

Heidi Hirvonen                                                                  
Communications Manager                                                          
tel. +358 2 443 2242 or +358 50 567 3060                                        

Further information:                                                            
Matti Rihko, CEO, tel. +358 400 830 727                                         



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