Syngenta Named Most Innovative Company

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 — Syngenta has been recognized by Fast
Company magazine as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

Syngenta was one of the select companies recognized from thousands
reviewed by Fast Company magazine in its annual evaluation of “the
creativity at work in the global marketplace.” Syngenta was included in
Fast Company’s rankings of the ten most innovative food companies, where
it ranked sixth and was the only global agribusiness recognized. The
full Fast Company article can be found at www.fastcompany.com/MIC/2010.

Fast Company’s innovation rankings are based on its editorial team’s
analysis of thousands of businesses across the globe. The rankings
factor in not only revenue growth and profit margins, but also take into
account “creative models and progressive cultures,” according to the
magazine’s announcement of this year’s honorees.

Syngenta was recognized for its innovation in developing genetically
modified seed and crop protection products that are helping farmers
improve crop yield around the world to meet the global challenge of
feeding an increasing population with reduced land and water resources
while minimizing environmental impact.

Source: Syngenta Corp.