EAGAN, MN – December 7, 2004 – Donald Cox, Ph.D. has joined Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. as Vice President, Research & Development, Commercial Group. He is responsible for developing commercial applications for the company’s immune support products in the dietary supplement, functional food, cosmetic and animal health and nutrition markets.

Previously, Dr. Cox was the Business Development Manager of Food & Ingredients for DKSH North America Inc., which provides raw materials and specialty additives for the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries. Prior to that Dr. Cox held positions as the Business Development Manager for Cargill Feed Applications and earlier for Cargill Heath & Food Technologies. Dr. Cox also is a former Director of Research & Development for Diamond V, Inc., a company known for providing yeast products to animal feed companies.

“Don’s experience both as a scientist and a product development manager make him ideally suited for working with customers who wish to fortify their products with our immune-enhancing ingredients,” said Richard G. Mueller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Biopolymer Engineering.

The primary ingredient in Biopolymer Engineering’s commercial products is a patented beta 1,3/1,6 glucan derived from yeast. Marketed under the brands WGP^® 3-6 and BetaRight^® 3-6, the products help support healthy immune function, as evidenced by the results of numerous clinical and preclinical studies. WGP 3-6 and BetaRight 3-6 prime neutrophils, the most abundant immune cell in the body, to identify and kill a wide range of foreign challenges.*

About Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. is pioneering carbohydrate biotechnology to develop proprietary compounds that enhance the immune system and provide the opportunity to improve global health. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company has 42 U.S. patents and patents pending, with additional filings in more than 20 countries that protect its products and compounds. Biopolymer Engineering is developing applications for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and animal feed and nutrition. Website: www.biopolymer.com.

*This statement has not been reviewed by the FDA. These products are not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any disease.

Contact:
David Walsh
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
651-256-4606