Once Again Answers Questions

Q: Are all Once Again Nut Butter Products kosher?
A: Yes. All are Kosher/Parve (not for Passover). Once Again Nut Butters are certified by Va’ad Hakashrus of Buffalo (BVK).

Q: Are all Once Again Nut Butter Products gluten-free?
A: Yes.

Q: Why does the oil separate?
A: Oil separation is a natural result of making nut butters without adding any stabilizers. If the oil has separated, simply stir the nut butter prior to enjoying it.

Q: Do I need to refrigerate Once Again Nut Butter products?
A: Refrigeration is not necessary if the product is consumed within six weeks after opening. However, refrigeration will slow down the oil separation and prolong freshness.

Q: Is Once Again Nut Butter Organic Raw Almond Butter really raw?
A: The company produces its raw almond butter with as little heat as possible, but during the grinding process temperatures can reach up to 170°F. Currently there is no FDA regulation for raw nut butters.

Q: I’m allergic to peanuts. Can I eat other Once Again Nut Butters?
A: All Once Again products are produced in the same facility. The company has a dedicated peanut butter room and a strict allergen program that involves thorough cleaning between product processing and segregation of all allergens in storage. Even with these measures, there is always the possibility of cross-contamination. If you have a serious peanut allergy, the company does not recommend that you eat their nut butters.

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What people are saying about Once Again

“I have personally converted a number of peanut butter connoisseurs to your products, Once you go “Once Again,” you never go back.”

“I feel good about giving my children your products. They are healthy, organic and tasty!”

“Your almond butter is the best I’ve eaten. I’ve tried three other brands but yours can’t be beat!!I eat almond butter every day—slice an apple and dip the slices in the almond butter. Yum!!”

“Everything and everyone has been wonderful. Keep up the good work and thank you for being so wonderful to deal with.”

“Thank, God for a company like you guys! Now I know where to shop for nut butters.”

“I have been very satisfied with your service and products. You definitely stand by your products and I am very glad that I found your product.”

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Where do OANB nuts come from?

• Organic Peanuts from Argentina, New Mexico and Texas.
• Natural Peanuts from Virginia and North Carolina.
• Organic Almonds from 90% California and 10% Italy.
• Natural Almonds from California and are pasteurized.

They do not import any peanuts from China!

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Once Again’s Business Ethic

“Once Again Nut Butter is 100% employee owned. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), however, we govern ourselves as a worker-owned cooperative. The biggest difference between a worker co-op and an ESOP is in the valuation of company stock. In an employee-owned company, all the employees are owners.
Democratically managed: We come together in company meetings and everyone has a vote on how the company is managed. Our company meetings are held to address: company policies, operational issues, and financial strategies. Committees are also formed to help resolve issues, which are subject to a final company vote (1 person = 1 vote). We have at least 3 employee owners sit on our Board of Directors.
Fair Compensation: The income that is generated in our business is distributed fairly. For example, a 3.5:1 compensation ratio of highest to lowest paid employees. Profit sharing bonuses are distributed equally to all owners.
Integrity: We are not hierarchical in our structure. The supply chain is flatter and streamlined in the way that commodities are grown, purchased and distributed. Products are produced with a higher level of integrity because the employee shares ownership and they take pride in what they are producing.
Fair Trade: Our employee-owned company cares a great deal that our growers make a fair wage and we engage in fair trade practices. We start co-ops in developing countries helping to address issues of economic crisis and poverty. We also engage in domestic fair trade practices supporting small and rural farms and bee keepers making sure they receive a fair price for crops.’

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