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Associated Food Stores, operator of groceries throughout eight Mountain West and Western states, announced today that it has converted all 350 of its grocery delis to Nutra-Clear NT™ cooking oil from Bunge Oils. This new zero trans fat canola oil has the lowest saturated fat levels among the new trans fat alternatives, a high level of heart-healthy (omega-9) monounsaturated fat, and actually allows these delis to reduce the bad fats in fried items.

“We are excited that Nutra-Clear NT™ gives us the opportunity to help get trans fat out of local diets, while also reducing saturated fat,” said Barry Holinski, Director of Bakery/Service Deli, Associated Food Stores. “Because many of the zero trans fat oils on the market actually raise saturated fat levels, it was important for us to find an oil that does not exchange one unhealthy fat for another.” Items prepared in the zero trans fat oil include fried chicken, burritos, corn dogs, and potato logs.

“Our customers have come to love the taste of the foods that the delis at Associated Food Stores serve, so it was very important that we maintain those, while also working to make our foods healthier,” said Barry Holinski, Director of Bakery/Service Deli, Associated Food Stores. “And though making this change was really the best thing to do for our customers, it has also been good for our business. We’re actually saving money by taking advantage of the extended fry-life this oil offers.”

Nutra-Clear NT™, a “next generation” Omega-9 Canola Oil, is made from naturally bred NEXERA™ canola seeds developed by Dow AgroSciences. These Omega-9 Oils are the “next generation” in cooking oils due to their package of superior taste, health and performance. Capacity to provide more than one billion pounds of Omega-9 Canola Oil enables the immediate conversion by foodservice and food processing companies to a zero trans fat alternative.

“And now is a great time for Associated Food Stores to convert,” said David Dzisiak, commercial leader, Oils for Dow AgroSciences. “Due to the crop production cycle, it takes time to grow and produce the oil, so the time for operators to place their orders for future conversions is now, ensuring that we get the right amount of crop produced.”

In addition to being great tasting, having zero trans fat, and being lowest in saturated fat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a health claim for canola oil, saying "limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 1 1/2 tablespoons (19 grams) of canola oil daily may reduce
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the risk of coronary heart disease due to the unsaturated fat content in canola oil. To achieve this possible benefit, canola oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day."

For growers interested in getting on board with this growing opportunity, please contact your local Mycogen representative.

Just like the more than 500 independent stores we represent, Associated Food Stores cares about our community. As a corporation, our goal is to set an example for the independent grocers we serve. All too often we find they are the ones setting the example for us. They are an integral part of very close communities who care about their friends and neighbors. Additional information is available at www.afstores.com.

Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), is a vertically integrated food and feed ingredient company, supplying raw and processed agricultural commodities and specialized food ingredients to a wide range of customers in the livestock, poultry, food processor, foodservice and bakery industries. With headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunge North America and its subsidiaries operate grain elevators, oilseed processing plants, edible oil refineries and packaging facilities, and corn dry mills in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. www.bungenorthamerica.com

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., is a top-tier agricultural company, providing innovative crop protection, seeds, and biotechnology solutions to serve the world’s growing population. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, global sales for Dow AgroSciences are $3.4 billion. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.

™Nutra-Clear NT is a trademark of Bunge North America
™NEXERA is a trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC

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