LA MIRADA, Calif., Mar 31, 2004 -- The E.T. Horn Company, a leading distributor/supplier of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cargill Soy Protein Solutions to represent its line of soy protein products throughout the western United States.
 
E.T. Horn will feature Cargill Soy Protein Solutions' extensive line of products including soy flour, soy flour crisp, textured soy flour, flavored textured soy flour, soy isolate crisp and Prolisse(TM), soy protein isolate. In bakery products, health foods and many other applications, Cargill soy flours offer advantages over non-fat dry milk, including lower cost, increased functionality and extended shelf life. Prolisse(TM) soy isolates can be used in nutrition bars, weight-loss and energy beverages, processed meat and poultry, meat alternatives, and baked goods.

"Our distribution agreement with Cargill Soy Protein Solutions underlines E.T. Horn's ability to provide cutting edge, high quality food ingredients," commented Lisa Alley-Zarkades, E.T. Horn FoodTech Group Vice President of Sales. "Our clients expect the finest products and technical assistance from E.T. Horn when developing new food technologies. And now that we're working with Cargill Soy Protein Solutions, we can continue to satisfy them," Alley-Zarkades continued.

About Cargill Soy Protein Solutions

Cargill Soy Protein Solutions is a global manufacturer and marketer of a variety of soy protein products, including Prolisse(TM) soy protein isolate, Prolisse(TM) soy crunch, Prolia(TM) soy flour, Prolia(TM) soy flour crisp, Prosante(TM) textured soy flour, Prosante(TM) Plus flavored textured soy flour for use in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Cargill SPS is part of Cargill, an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 101,000 employees in 60 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. For more information, visit www.cargillsoyprotein.com and www.cargill.com.

About E.T. Horn Company

The E.T. Horn Company is one of the West's largest distributors of raw materials and chemicals for use in coatings, building materials, elastomers, lubrication, nutrition, cosmetics, personal care, and food products. Founded in 1961, the company has focused on providing formulation solutions, superior customer service and technical expertise in distributing products from only the finest manufacturers. For additional information, contact the company at 800-442-HORN or visit www.ethorn.com.