FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 10, 2008

CLAYTON BROWN IS THE NEW CEO OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES

Fred Brown will continue as board Chairman

Fenton, Mo. - Clayton Brown has been named CEO of The International Companies.  He will also retain his position of Chief Operating Officer. In his new role he will provide leadership, vision and direction for the International Companies.

Fred E. Brown will remain as Chairman and continue to provide guidance and overall direction.

The International Companies is a group of privately owned companies including: International Food Products Corporation, International Ingredient Corporation, Dairy House Company and CHP Blenders.

Fred Brown, founder of the International Companies said:  “I am pleased that Clayton will be taking the responsibilities of everyday leadership. He has proven to be a good manager and I am confident that he will continue to grow the organization.”

International Ingredient Corporation is a manufacturer of feed and petfood ingredients based on co-products from the food industry. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company operates nine processing facilities and produces products ranging from brewer’s dried yeast to cheese powders to milk chocolate powders to dried dairy powders and sugar products.

Jim Sullivan will continue in his role as President of International Ingredient Corporation.

Contact:

Kathy Langan, Vice President of Finance

Tel. 636 343 4111

Email:  KLangan