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"We converted to Omega-9 Canola Oil across our thousands of operations nationally for the health of our customers," said Deanne Brandstetter, Vice President, Nutrition and Wellness, Compass Group North America. "Doing so allowed us to not only eliminate trans fat, but also lower the amount of saturated fat in fried items."
Omega-9 Canola and Sunflower Oils are made from naturally bred NEXERA(TM) canola and sunflower seeds developed by Dow AgroSciences. These Omega-9 Oils are the "next generation" in cooking oils due to their unique features of superior taste, health and performance. Capacity to provide more than one billion pounds of Omega-9 Oils enables the immediate conversion by foodservice and food processing companies to a zero trans fat alternative.
About Compass Group North America
Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice and support services company with more than $9 billion in revenues in 2008. With 388,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of 11 billion pounds Sterling in the year to September 30, 2008. www.cgnad.com.
About Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion. Learn more at www.dowagro.com
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