June 2014 The largest commercial-scale Canola processing facility west of the Rocky Mountains. Versatile cooking oil, high heat capability. Edible oil with: CANOLA OIL CANOLA SEED CANOLA MEAL • Lowest saturated fat • Highest mono-unsaturated fats • High in healthy Omega 3-, 6-, 9-fatty acids • High-protein animal feed • High demand in poultry and dairy feed rations Industry Drivers Seatle Canola represents a large growth opportunity driven by consumer preferences for healthy oils and government mandates banning trans fatty acids. Philadelphia • Seattle • State of California Major companies switching to canola oil: • McDonalds • Pepsico ID Pacific Coast Dairy Markets from 2006 to 2013 Canola Oil Consumption 13% U.S. vs. 70% Canada Pacific Ocean Growing HealthConscious U.S. Market NV CA s • 105% ain New York City OR unt • Mo Minneapolis Warden ky • U.S. Canola Oil Consumption Increased by Asian / Pacific Rim Markets Roc Governments banning trans fatty acids: Spokane WA One of only two large-scale Canola processing facilities utilizing expeller press technology in North America. 1,100 MT/day (input of Canola Seed) canola crushing capacity il valued for absence O of solvents used in production process Benefits of Expeller Press Technology ~137,000 MT of refined, bleached, deodorized oil annually igher oil content in meal H results in high energy for animal feed Non-GMO Project Verification for RBD Canola Oil, High Oleic RBD Canola Oil and Canola Meal ~220,000 MT of meal annually Margin Expansion Opportunities Roc ky M oun tain Geographic Location Expeller Press Technology Specialty Canola Oil & Meal: Non-GMO & High Oleic Local Sourcing of Seed s Increases in Local Seed Planting Benefits of Growing Canola for Farmers • Competitive cash crop Local planting acreage 2013 • »» 157,000 acres, up 40% from 2012 »» Strong data supports canola as a rotation crop »» Some farmers realizing 20% increase in wheat yields after planting canola Continued steady growth in 2014 • »» ~ 160,000 acres* »» Weed control benefits after planting canola * Experienced Management Team Joel Horn President Matt Upmeyer COO Pacific Coast Canola USDA 2014 seeding intention estimate Contact Norm Spaeth Vice President Marin Landis [email protected] (206) 535-2427
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