The latest product to hit supermarket shelves from nature-loving Meridian Foods will help IAR save critically endangered Bornean orangutans. The tasty new Chocca spread contains over 50% nuts and 50% less sugar, blended with cocoa to make a rich, smooth spread. And for every jar purchased, Meridian is donating 5p to International Animal Rescue to support the work of its partners YIARI in Indonesia.
The delicious new spread is available in selected Tesco stores across the UK and from MeridianFoods.co.uk. It is not only orangutan friendly but also suitable for vegans and vegetarians, naturally gluten and dairy free with no added salt or palm oil.
Says Robin Fegan, IAR’s Development Director: “We’re delighted that Meridian has chosen to support us in this way. Their commitment to producing plant-based food that is sourced, transported and manufactured sustainably is entirely in line with our own mission to protect and conserve the natural world and its wildlife, particularly critically endangered orangutans.”
The release of the new spread comes just in time for Pancake Day on Tuesday, 21 February. Meridian has even posted a recipe for a fun Chocca Orangutan Pancake on its website
Fegan adds: “The charity edition Chocca spread is just one element in our partnership with Meridian which first began in January 2021. We’re delighted to be working with them to raise awareness of the threats to the survival of orangutans in Indonesia and raise funds to protect them and conserve their rainforest habitat. Meridian puts the health of people, animals and the planet at the heart of its products which makes the company a perfect fit as a corporate partner for International Animal Rescue.”