DES MOINES, Iowa - August 23, 2011 - Kemin grows its personal care division with the addition of a global accounts manager and formulation chemist.

Sheila Dana joins Kemin as global accounts manager where she is responsible for developing new business relationships and global sales. She first joined Kemin in 2001 in research and product development working with protease inhibitors, fermentation and molecular biology. She later helped grow global business as a technical service manager for the health division. In 2008, Dana joined Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc., where she championed business development and key account sales for applications in the cosmetics, personal care, medical and nutrition industries. Dana holds a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

Vandana Srivastava joins Kemin as formulation chemist where she will be responsible for developing prototypes and optimizing formulations using Kemin's personal care ingredients.  She will also provide customer laboratory support for Kemin customers. Srivastava has held a number of chemist positions within the cosmetic industry, most recently as a research and development manager at Weeks and Leo in Urbandale, Iowa. Srivastava holds a Bachelor of Technology in cosmetic technology from Nagpur University in Nagpur, India. She is also pursuing a master's degree in cosmetic science from the University of Cincinnati.

About Kemin - Inspired Molecular SolutionsTM
Founded in 1961, Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of providing "inspired molecular solutions" specifically developed to provide nutrition and health benefits for humans and animals.  Kemin distributes approximately 500 specialty ingredients worldwide to the feed and food industries as well as to the health, nutrition and beauty markets.  Kemin ingredients positively impact more than 1.4 billion people a day.

A global, privately-held corporation headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa (USA), Kemin has experienced double-digit growth in the last several years.  The company has more than 1,400 employees and operates in 60 countries with manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

About Kemin Personal Care
Kemin Personal Care manufactures natural, plant-based functional ingredients for skin care, hair care and color cosmetic brands.  Its new and growing line of products uses carefully selected natural plant materials that enhance the physical, microbial, and oxidative stability of formulations and improves the appearance of skin and hair.  Kemin Personal Care's promise of "Natural with Science" delivers scientifically tested efficacy, safety and consistency of products.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Courtney Schwartz, +1 515-559-5123, courtney.schwartz@kemin.com
Erin Hockman, +1 515-559-5349, erin.hockman@kemin.com