Syngenta Named a 'Most Innovative Company' by Fast Company Magazine

    GREENSBORO, NC, February 20, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ --

- Syngenta named a top ten most innovative food company
- Recognized for innovations that help farmers improve crop yield

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. To find out more about what Syngenta is doing to help farmers grow more from less, visit www.growmorefromless.com.

About Syngenta
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 25,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com.

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