Delaware, Ohio, USA, 17 February 2011 – Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) today announced plans to release first quarter 2011 results after the market closes 02 March 2011.

The company has scheduled a conference call for 03 March at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to review the results.

To participate, domestic callers should call 877-485-3107. The number for international and local callers is +1 201-689-8427. Phone lines will open at 9:50 a.m. ET.

A digital replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour following the call on the company’s Web site: www.greif.com.

Greif is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fiber, flexible, corrugated, and multiwall containers and containerboard, and provides blending, filling, and packaging services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The company is strategically positioned in more than 50 countries to serve global and regional customers. Additional information is available at www.greif.com.