Kernel Holding S.A. reported sales results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported Grain sales were 1,525,377 tons. Sunflower oil sales in bulk increased 13% year on year to 336,000 tons in second quarter of fiscal year 2017 as more export contracts were executed while production levels remained flat y-o-y and were in line with production levels. Bottled oil sales in second quarter fiscal year 2017 delivered healthy 17% y-o-y growth mostly driven by an increase in exports. Sunflower seed crush remained flat y-o-y at 908,000 tons, reflecting processing at nearly full utilization. For the six months, the company reported Grain sales were 2,076,314 tons. Sunflower oil sales in bulk were 503,289 tons against 455,198 tons a year ago. Bottled oil sales were 57,555,000 liters against 48,719,000 liters a year ago.