LONDON, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a video interview Mike Mack, CEO of Syngenta, the global crop science company, unveils a $600m investment programme as global demand for food reaches unprecedented levels. In his first set of half-yearly results as CEO, Mr Mack explains what's behind a 20% increase in sales and a 36% rise in earnings per share. Looking ahead Mr Mack says 2008 is shaping up to be 'another terrific year' for Syngenta. "This morning we are revising up our 2008 earnings per share growth target to beyond 35%. And this is up from just over 20% back in April. Furthermore, in 2009 we are revising upward our earnings per share growth target to growth in the high teens, up from double-digit some 90 days ago." The interview, podcast and vodcast are available now on http://www.cantos.com/. It's free to view. All you need to do is register at http://www.cantos.com/. Cantos.com, the online financial broadcaster, features in-depth interviews, documentaries and webcasts with senior company executives. If you would like to contact us, please email or phone +44-207-936-1333. DATASOURCE: Syngenta CONTACT: If you would like to contact us, please email or phone +44-207-936-1333

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