ICMC is Working with Retailer Partners like Family Express to Promote Ethanol, Build Demand for Indiana Corn

Valparaiso-based retailer, to advance the availability and promotion of higher-ethanol fuel blends in Indiana. Family Express, known for its early adoption of higher ethanol blends, including E85 Flex Fuel and Unleaded 88, continues to be a key partner in this initiative. The company, which operates convenience stores in northwest and central Indiana, is undergoing expansion, updating its store designs, and embracing a commitment to renewable fuels in its growth strategy. Family Express President and CEO Gus Olympidis underscores the environmental advantages of corn-based ethanol, emphasizing its contribution to a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum fuels.

‘ICMC Biofuels Director (and Greater Indiana Board President) Helena Jette has been working directly with Family Express for about six years and welcomes the new look and expansions coming soon. “I have enjoyed working with the entire Family Express team and appreciate their consistency in supporting and utilizing biofuels. They lead by example,” she says. “I am looking forward to new collaborations in 2024 and beyond.” Family Express markets E85 in nearly 30 retail outlets. There are about 93 E15 and 288 E85 fuel retail stations in Indiana, a 9% increase from the prior year. And since the inception of the Indiana checkoff program in 2007, ethanol production has increased by 1.3 billion gallons, which is equivalent to 520 million bushels of corn, according to ICMC’s 2023 annual report.’

With a focus on the long-term sustainability of the agriculture industry and support for Indiana farmers, ICMC works diligently with retail partners like Family Express to build consumer awareness, drive demand for biofuels, and highlight the environmental benefits of incorporating higher-ethanol blends into the fuel market.

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