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Back home, a lot of Peronist-minded Argentines do not like to see such a rich company in private hands. But Bunge & Born so far has fended off nationalistic politicians and wild-eyed trade unionists by pioneering with such employee fringes as company-paid medical care and nurseries for children of working mothers. Currently, Bunge & Born is holding off on further expansion at home because of Argentina's political instability. But few Argentines believe that the company will stand still long. Admits President Born, whose prime passion outside business is a herd of prize Herefords: "I love to see things grow—and help them to grow."