11 Union Pacific Presentation UP

1 Obesity in America – United States Obesity rates rank among the highest in the world. More than one- third of U.S. adults (35.7%) and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. – The South had the highest prevalence of obesity (29.5%), followed by the Midwest (29.0%), the Northeast (25.3%) and the West (24.3%). – Non-Hispanic blacks have the highest age-adjusted rates of obesity (49.5%) compared with Mexican Americans (40.4%), all Hispanics (39.1%) and non- Hispanic whites (34.3%) – (according to the CDC)

Canola Industry $200 billion world market 1:3 supply to demand ratio in U.S. U.S. is Canada’s biggest Canola Buyer –65% of Canada’s Exports –510,000 tons/ year –$345 million/ year $85 million worth of canola seed between –255,000 tons/ yr

Canola Industry U.S. purchases 60% of Canada’s canola meal –1.1 million tons/ yr –$235 million Mexico is a major seed buyer About 1.5 million acres are currently grown in the U.S., predominantly in North Dakota, but also in Oklahoma, Minnesota, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon

Where is Canola Oil grown Ontario and Quebec, Canada Western Canada 20% of world’s canola/ rapeseed

3 Canola Facts Because it contains one of the highest ratios of unsaturated to saturated fats, it is one of the most heart-healthy oils, reported to reduce cholesterol levels, lower serum tryglyceride levels, and keep platelets from sticking together. Because of the high omega-3 content, heating canola oil above 120 may change some of the fatty acids into trans fats, which raise total cholesterol and lower the levels of good cholesterol

2 Local Survey 100 people surveyed- Ages African Americans 14 Caucasian 10 other -45 males -55 females 2. people used vegetable oil 19 used Canola Oil health 23- cheaper price 22- didn't know there was a difference willing to change for healthier alternative for a more expensive price 19-Not willing to change to a healthier alternative for a more expensive price 5- not willing to change for healthier alternative

Canola Oil In Other Uses $48.8 billion world industry Lubricants derived from vegetable oils such as canola –Offers biodegradability and low toxicity Advances will be the strongest in the developing Asian countries Emerging market in Latin America

Top Buyers and Consumers Canola Suppliers/ Exporters –ADM –Associated Proteins –Bunge Canada –Canbra Foods –Ara Sales Biodiesel Fuels –Blue Sun Biodiesel – Canadian Bioenergy Corporation – Milligan Bio-Tech Inc – BioFuel Canada Limited Edible Oils/Food Chains –McDonald’s –Ore Ida –Frito Lay –Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Long Horn Olive Garden Bahama Breeze)

yearTons importedMarket value million$819 million million$1.01 billion million$1.2 billion million$1.4 billion million$1.57 billion million$1.8 billion 11

Tons of Canola imported to U.S.

Market Value of Imports 11

Value of Canola Oil Imports 12

UP Carloads of Canola Oil 13

Top 20 Healthiest Cities 1. Minneapolis, MN 2. Washington, D.C. 3. Boston, MA 4. Portland, OR 5. Denver, CO 6. San Francisco, Ca 7. Hartford, CT 8. Seattle, WA 9. Virginia Beach, VA 10. Sacramento, CA 11. San Jose, CA 12. Richmond, VA 13. San Diego, CA 14. Cincinnati, OH 15. Salt Lake city, UT 16. Austin, TX 17. Pittsburgh, PA 18. Atlanta, GA 19. Providence, RI 20. Baltimore, MD

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