The Power of Flour. International Association of Operative Millers May 21, 2014 Jim McCarthy, CEO + President, NAMA

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1 The Power of Flour International Association of Operative Millers May 21, 2014 Jim McCarthy, CEO + President, NAMA "

2 What we ll discuss My background and career with food industry North American Millers Association (NAMA) past, present, future The Power of Flour a grassroots advocacy effort to shape policy

3 A little about my background Grew up in Washington, DC Worked for a U.S. Senator on Capitol Hill Hershey Foods Corporation five years Earned MBA and Law Degree focus on business and government Snack Food Association - 22 years (14 years as President) Served on Board of Boys and Girls Clubs and S.O.M.E.

4 History of NAMA Created in 1998 Combination of the National Millers Federation, American Corn Millers Federation, American Oat Association and the Protein Grain Products International - representing the wheat, corn and oats milling industries and the international trade of milled flour. Mission Statement: NAMA enables its members to grow and prosper by providing leadership through education, information and advocacy to members, policy makers, customers and suppliers in the areas of regulation and legislation, trade, supply and consumption.

5 Current state change! Currently members in 38 states and Canada 170 Mills representing 90% total industry production Roughly 80,000 Metric Tons per day Growth in volume produced Sea Change -- Consolidation and mergers

6 Top ten millers: 1990 MILLER CAPACITY PERCENT OF INDUSTRY ConAgra, Inc. 226, % ADM Milling Co. 169, % Cargill, Inc. 148, % The Pillsbury Co. 119, % Cereal Food Processors 68, % General Mills, Inc. 66, % Dixie Portland Flour Mills 55, % Bay State Milling Co. 53, % Nabisco Brands 28, % Mennel Milling Co. 22, %

7 Top ten millers: 2014 MILLER CAPACITY PERCENT OF INDUSTRY Ardent Milling 513, % ADM Milling 281, % Milner Milling 164, % General Mills 77, % Miller Milling- Nisshin 76, % Bay State Milling 75, % Mennel 40, % BartleM Milling 40, % KraO Foods 31, % North Dakota Mill 30, %

8 Milling industry changes since Ardent Milling ADM Milling Milner Milling General Mills Miller Milling-Nisshin Bay State Milling Mennel Bartlett Milling Kraft Foods North Dakota Mill

9 NAMA video

10 Food Safety Food Safety Modernization act NAMA has submitted comments to FDA GMO Labeling Legislation NAMA joined the Coalition for a Safe and Affordable Food Supply to support legislation for Voluntary GMO Labeling CODEX DON proposed standard NAMA led coalition working to stop unreasonable standard

11 Nutrition US Dietary Guidelines Reauthorization NAMA and Grain Chain Coalition submitting comments School Lunch and Meal Programs NAMA working with the Grain Chain for grains in program Gluten Free Movement NAMA working with WFC and GFF to set the record straight

12 Supply chain Rail Supply Issues NAMA s actions Joined in US Surface Transportation Board Comments Working with Canadian allies on Legislation A member of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition Pursuing a trucking strategy for our industry

13 Other activities + partnerships Research Scab Research, Cereal Rust, CORE (Oats Research), Vitamin D Petition, etc. Education IAOM, Kansas State University Food aid PL-480 Program Partnerships WIA, WFC, GFF, etc.

14 NAMA s role Ensure the interests of our members are well represented before government. Promote the adequate supply of quality grains. Provide timely information to our members and allies. Increase public awareness of our products. Support the increased consumption of our products.

15 How you can help grassroots program Grassroots program to collectively and powerfully add our voice to the conversation Get involved with the power of flour How does it work? What does it involve? What do you need from me?

16 VIDEO 2 The power of flour

17 Conclusion NAMA s history Where we are now Where we are going the future of the industry The power of flour -- how you can support the industry THANK YOU!