CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 11, 2011) - Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) (ASX:VTA) today announced that it has extended the application deadline for its $100,000 North American Flood Assistance Program to September 15, 2011.
Viterra's program is designed to provide community-based flood assistance to communities that have been affected by the 2011 spring flooding in Western Canada and the United States. It is geared towards helping the communities in which the Company is located restore infrastructure, equipment, and community services. Projects must benefit entire communities, and grant applications will be assessed on the quality of the lasting community benefit.
Further details about the 2011 North American Flood Assistance Program, including selection criteria and the application form, are available at www.viterra.com.
About Viterra
Viterra provides premium quality ingredients to leading global food manufacturers. Headquartered in Canada, the global agri-business has extensive operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Our growing international presence also extends to offices in Japan, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Switzerland, Italy, Ukraine, Germany and India. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we operate in three distinct businesses: grain handling and marketing, agri-products, and processing. Viterra's expertise, close relationships with producers, and superior logistical assets allow the Company to consistently meet the needs of the most discerning end-use customers, helping to fulfill the nutritional needs of people around the world.
Contact Information:
Peter Flengeris
Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
(306) 569-4810
www.viterra.com