KFC to use homegrown canola oil
The oil sourced from local farmers will be rolled out across KFC’s Australian stores by the end of May.
KFC said it will be using HOCAN or high-oleic canola oil, in support of Australian farmers.
Nikki Lawson, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC Australia, noted, “KFC is proud of the association we have with Australian farmers across the spectrum of our menu. Our entire range of chicken and all our fresh produce is homegrown and locally sourced. Our move to canola oil deepens our commitment to providing our customers with the best quality food, grown and cooked in our own backyard.”
The canola will be sourced from reputable Australian suppliers, including Cargill, MSM Milling, and Integro Foods. KFC has been trialing the new oil in Tasmanian stores since October 2010 to ensure its chicken keeps the iconic KFC taste.
According to a KFC release, canola farming is a $1.6billion industry in Australia with the 2011/12 season turning over 3 million tonnes of canola involving over 10,000 Australian farmers.
“At KFC, we are continually looking at new ways we can support our local community and deliver quality food to fellow Australians,” said Ms Lawson.
