Viterra to Host Conference Call on May 19, 2009

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - Mayo Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viterra Inc. (TSX: VT), and Michael Iwaniw, Managing Director of ABB Grain Ltd. invite you to join them on a conference call on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss the merger implementation agreement. Conference Call Access: Approximately ten minutes before the start of the call, contact the conference call operator at: Canada/U.S.: 866-223-7781 International: 800-6578-9898 Please Note: For International calling, dial the International access code of the country you are calling from Example: a call from Australia would be dialed as 0011 800-6578 9898 A question and answer period will follow. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-800-408-3053 or 416-695-5800, passcode number 7500215. Webcast Access: The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast on Viterra's website at http://www.viterra.ca/portal/wps/portal/viterra/investors. To register, please go to http://www.viterra.ca/portal/wps/portal/viterra/investors. Participants will require Windows MediaPlayer or Real Player. For those unable to participate, an archived webcast of the conference call will be available at www.viterra.ca. Viterra Inc. is Canada's leading agribusiness, with extensive operations and distribution capabilities across Western Canada, and with operations in the United States, Japan and Singapore. The Company is diversified into sales and services of crop inputs and equipment, grain handling and marketing, livestock feed, agri-food processing and financial products. These operations are complemented by value-added businesses and strategic alliances, which allow Viterra to leverage its pivotal position between Prairie farmers and destination customers. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VT. Contacts: Viterra Inc. Debbie Vargo (306) 569-4859 Website: www.viterra.ca This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.