Calgary. Alberta - July 04, 2007
Craving a side of fries with that beef on a bun? This year, visitors to the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Calgary Stampede, will have healthier food options to choose from thanks to the Stampede’s decision to remove trans fat cooking oils from its deep fryers.
The Calgary Stampede announced today that all restaurants, catering and concessions operated by its Food and Beverage service have converted to a zero trans fat oil, Nutra-Clear™ High Stability Canola Oil produced by Bunge.
“We tip our hats to the Stampede’s foodservice team for taking the initiative to offer healthier foods to all those visiting the Stampede festivities this year and the Stampede park facilities year round,” said Craig Wright, Marketing Manager, Bunge Canada.
“Offering visitors a trans fat free food is just another way we can help attendees enjoy their overall Stampede experience,” said Duane Horpinuk, Senior Manager, Food and Beverage, Calgary Stampede. “We chose Bunge’s Nutra-Clear™ because, during taste tests, it offered the same light, clean taste our visitors expect from food at the Stampede. Compromising on taste wasn’t an option, but we still wanted to provide our visitors with healthier trans fat free choices. As an added benefit, Nutra-Clear™ lasts longer than other cooking oils, so it’s actually more economical to use. It was a real win-win to change to Nutra-Clear™.”
Last year, more than 1.2 million people attended the 10-day Stampede. Year-round, the Stampede’s food and beverage service uses 20,000 litres of cooking oil over the course of 1,100 events.
A study conducted by the University of Lethbridge concluded that, based on a sensory (taste and consistency) assessment of chicken strips, french fries, and fish sticks, respondents consistently ranked foods fried in Omega-9 Oils — over several other zero trans fat options — as the most preferred.
Made primarily from Alberta grown and crushed NEXERA™ canola seeds developed by Dow AgroSciences, Omega-9 Canola Oils are low in saturated (“bad”) fat and high in “heart-healthy” monounsaturated fat. Reducing trans and saturated fat intake can have a positive effect on a person’s cholesterol level and, ultimately, reduce one’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
About Bunge North America
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. For more information on Bunge North America, visit www.bungenorthamerica.com.
About Dow AgroSciences and Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc.
Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 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. Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. brings innovation to life through people, chemistry and biotechnology in the areas of seed & crop production and pest management. This is accomplished through the production of healthy food and feed and in deriving industrial feedstocks from agriculture. With 135 employees throughout Canada, Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc is headquartered in Calgary with a canola breeding facility in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan. For more information on Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. and their products, visit www.dowagro.ca and to learn more about Omega-9 Oils visit www.dowagro.com or www.Omega-9Oils.com.
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