Syngenta at EXPO Milano 2015: innovation for more food

Basel, Switzerland, April 8, 2015

• Syngenta partners with the city of Basel at EXPO Milano 2015
• The Syngenta exhibition highlights the global food security challenge
• Two interactive events provide a platform for solution-oriented discussion

Syngenta today presented its exhibition for EXPO Milano 2015 where the company is participating in partnership with the city of Basel. The theme of EXPO Milano 2015, "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life", is central to Syngenta's purpose and ambition as a Basel-based global agriculture company.

Christoph Mäder, member of the Syngenta Executive Committee responsible for Switzerland, said: "Syngenta is committed to finding sustainable solutions on how to feed a rapidly growing world population. The fact that there are different viewpoints on this issue makes it all the more important for a wider public to engage with the various approaches to find solutions. EXPO will enable us to make a contribution to this key debate."

Syngenta will exhibit in Basel's exhibition space within the Swiss pavilion from May 1 to June 12, 2015. In its exhibition room, Syngenta will highlight the challenges of food security and showcase the importance of innovation and partnership in the development of sustainable agriculture solutions. In keeping with Basel's motto, "Spirito di Basilea" (the spirit of Basel), Syngenta will present its research center in Stein (canton of Aargau) and explain how the company conducts research in the Basel region to find solutions for agriculture all around the world.

There will also be two interactive events involving a range of stakeholders from the agriculture and food security sectors. The events will provide a platform for dialogue and focus on the importance of partnerships in achieving food security and strengthening rural communities.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 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 or www.syngenta.ch.