Whole Earth increases commitment to protect the rainforest with NEW special edition peanut butter

Whole Earth, the UK’s number one peanut butter brand owned by Ecotone UK, is set to more than double its contribution last year to the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS). Celebrating and supporting rainforest conservation, the brand is pledging to donate 25% of the profits from its new Golden Rainforest Edition, with the aim to plant up to an estimated 50,000 trees in 2022.

The donation is part of Whole Earth’s ongoing four-year partnership with the SOS and commitment to rainforest protection. Part of Whole Earth’s focus on food that tastes good and does good, the special edition peanut butter is made with specially roasted nuts, giving it a naturally golden colour and deep, delicious flavour. The recipe won two stars at the Great Taste Awards 2021.

Available initially in Tesco from 25 January, (RRP: £3.30, 340g), the charming new Golden Rainforest edition is anticipated to have strong appeal with the growing number of conscious consumers that want to play their part in protecting biodiversity.

Over half of UK grocery shoppers say protecting biodiversity is considered to be the most important action to reduce the impact of humans on the planet. Sustainability is also the fastest-growing purchasing decision in grocery shopping.*

The brand chose to support rainforests as they play a vital role in the protection of the planet – housing the largest variety of plants and animal species and locking in carbon. The partnership focuses on supporting the Leuser ecosystem, an area known as the Forever Forest, the only place in the world where critically endangered animals like tigers, elephants, orangutans and rhinos co-exist. It is one of the most important rainforests in the world and it is under increasing threat from deforestation.

Attractive illustrations of the Forever Forest and its diverse animal inhabitants, feature on the product label. The forest is a vital life support system for the people and animals in Sumatra. Every jar sold will support the charity to grow the diverse ecosystem, support community engagement and provide long-term protection of the forest.

Bryan Martins, Whole Earth marketing and category director at Ecotone UK, says:

In addition to the logo already on pack, the SOS logo will be proudly emblazoned on the SRP for the wider Whole Earth peanut butter range from January.

The total donation from Whole Earth this year is estimated to enable the SOS to plant up to 50,000 trees, building on the 20,000 Whole Earth planted with them in 2021.

Committed to making products that are good for you and good for the earth, Whole Earth only uses natural ingredients that are sustainably sourced.

Whole Earth holds the largest share within the peanut butter category at 26.3% (source: IRI 4 w/e 11th September 2021).

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Notes to editor:

*Ecotone owned research of 2,000+ UK grocery shoppers from March 2021, performed by Customer IQ.

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About the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS)

SOS works to protect critically endangered Sumatran & Tapanuli orangutans, their forests and their future across northern Sumatra including the unique Leuser ecosystem - the only landscape on the planet where orangutans, tigers, elephants and rhinos still live together in the wild.  SOS works with a network of local partners in orangutan landscapes to co-design and deliver projects that support the long-term conservation of orangutans and their habitat; scale up the reach and impact of conservation programmes; and advocate for orangutans and their irreplaceable rainforest home.

Since 2001, SOS and their partners have supported the restoration of over 2,000 hectares of orangutan habitat by planting more than 2 million trees, championed forest-edge communities and engaged more than 10,000 local people in conservation action. Working in partnership with local communities is a cornerstone to the success of SOS’s conservation and restoration efforts.

https://www.orangutans-sos.org/

About Whole Earth

Founded in 1967, Whole Earth creates natural and wholesome foods that are good for you and good for the planet. With a firm commitment on real, down-to-earth goodness, Whole Earth makes delicious, natural nut butters and other store-cupboard essentials that are made with real-food ingredients with nothing artificial added.

Accredited as a B Corp brand, Whole Earth is the UK’s no.1 peanut butter and is best known for its growing nut butter portfolio. 

Part of the Ecotone UK family, the Whole Earth approach spans; Healthier People, Protecting the Earth and Reducing its Impact.

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