Wayzata, MN – August 18, 2008

Andcor places General Manager, Annual Renewable Fiber, for Cargill's Emerging Business Accelerator

Andcor Companies, Inc., the venture catalyst for Minnesota growth companies, is pleased to announce that Cargill has hired Brent Hawkins as general manager of Annual Renewable Fiber, a Cargill Emerging Business Accelerator business. The position will be based in Eureka, California. Hawkins prior experience includes CEO and President of Nile BioEnergy and Nile Fiber Pulp and Paper in Seattle, WA. Prior to Nile Brent held several senior operations and executive positions with Samoa Mill, Shasta Paper Company, Sheldon Mill and Pasadena Mill.

About Cargill EBA

Cargill EBA's mandate is to help accelerate Cargill's growth by building a global portfolio of new business opportunities with the potential to generate revenue within three years and to become new Cargill Business Units. Ultimately, the goal is for these businesses to graduate into the broader world of Cargill. Cargill EBA is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It is a business unit of Cargill, www.cargill.com, an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 158,000 employees in 66 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. For more information visit www.cargill.com.

About Andcor

Andcor Companies, Inc is an executive search firm and venture catalyst for Minnesota growth companies. As the leading resource for the assembly of management teams, Andcor has developed an unparalleled relationship-driven network within the emerging growth community and leverages this unique and valuable resource to help its clients transform vision into reality. Founded in 1969, Andcor has vast experience with start-up through high growth middle market clients in a variety of industries and has established itself as a pioneer in the recruiting industry through its services-for-equity fee structures, refundable retainer agreements and investment activities. Additional information can be found at www.andcor.com.