Green Plains and Hayashikane Form Exclusive Partnership - Seite 2

“We believe this partnership could lead to technological breakthroughs that can help establish Green Plains’ Optimal Aquafeed business as a growing leader and important partner in nutritious and innovative aquaculture feed solutions in the US and globally,” added Becker. “These proprietary solutions could help reduce land use, water use and the raw materials it takes to produce nutritious protein for consumers, furthering our growing focus on ESG initiatives. We also look forward to deploying our innovative, ultra-high protein feed ingredients in Japan and adjacent markets through our partnership with Hayashikane.”

About Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a diversified commodity-processing business with operations that include corn processing, grain handling and storage and commodity marketing and logistics services. The company is one of the leading corn processors in the world and, through its adjacent businesses, is focused on the production of sustainable biofuels and sustainable ultra-high protein and novel feed ingredients. Green Plains owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP. For more information about Green Plains, visit www.gpreinc.com.

About Optimal Aquafeed
Optimal Aquafeed is a multifaceted nutritional partner for fish producers worldwide. Focusing on the exact needs and goals of the fish producer, Optimal empowers them to produce fish that can exceed their target growth, health, flavor, and price. As a nutritional partner, the company assists in strengthening feeding programs, increasing yield, and providing specialized high-quality feeds, blends, and formulations designed specifically for the individual aquaculture facility’s fish, system, needs, and goals. For more information about Optimal Aquafeed, visit optimalaquafeed.com.

About Hayashikane
Hayashikane Sangyo Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of foodstuff and feeds with operations in the following business segments: Marine Products, Livestock Products, Feeds, and Other. The company is focused on delivering delicious and sustainable food and feed solutions and is one of the leading aquafeed companies in the world. The company was founded on January 15, 1941 and is headquartered in Shimonoseki, Japan.

Green Plains Inc. Contacts
Investors: Phil Boggs | Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer | 402.884.8700 | [e-mail]
Media: Leighton Eusebio | Manager, Public Relations | 402.952.4971 | [e-mail]