Standard Process Inc. Whole food supplements since 1929

Press Release

Standard Process 2^nd Annual Blood Drive A Success

PALMYRA, Wisconsin (May 4, 2009)—Standard Process Inc. hosted its 2nd annual employee blood drive on Friday, May 2 at the company's headquarters in Palmyra, Wisconsin. Standard Process held the event to help raise awareness of the on-going need for blood nationwide. A record 58 employees signed up to participate, supplying the BloodCenter of Wisconsin with 45 pints of blood.

"Standard Process is pleased to host this event every year," says Kevin Setnes, company wellness manager. "The current demand for blood is growing, so the need for donations is extremely important. Through this event, our employees have a chance to give back to the community and support local hospitals."

Standard Process began partnering with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin in 2008. BloodCenter of Wisconsin is a private, non-profit organization widely acclaimed as one of the top transfusion medicine organizations in the world and a leader in diagnostic testing of blood, blood research and blood collection. BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the only provider of blood to hospitals in 28 Wisconsin counties including all community hospitals. BloodCenter of Wisconsin advances patient care by delivering life-saving solutions grounded in unparalleled medical and scientific expertise.

About Standard Process Inc.

For 80 years, Standard Process has provided health care professionals with high-quality, nutritional whole food supplements. Standard Process offers more than 300 products through three product lines: Standard Process^® whole food supplements, Standard Process Veterinary Formulas^™, and MediHerb^® herbal supplements. The products are available only through health care professionals.

Standard Process is involved in every step of production. The company grows crops on company- owned, organically certified farmland, utilizes state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and employs the highest quality control standards. Standard Process strictly adheres to the Food and Drug Administration's good manufacturing practice requirements. Through these measures, Standard Process can ensure that its products are of the utmost quality and potency.

For additional information about Standard Process, contact Annie Gentil, public relations coordinator, or visit www.standardprocess.com.