We all know that Australia is a land of great food. From Vegemite to Tim Tams, we've got some of the best snacks in the world. But it seems like some of our favourite brands are trying to pull a fast one on us.

Popular brands including Bega and Sanitarium are marketing products as being 'Made in Australia', even though they contain little to no homegrown ingredients.

Peanut butter spreads from Bega, Sanitarium and Woolworths' Macro all use less than 25 per cent Australian ingredients, with one label containing no local products despite peanuts being grown here.

That's right, folks. Even though Australia is one of the world's leading producers of peanuts, some of our most popular peanut butter brands don't use a single drop of Australian peanuts in their products.

Certain peanut butter products that contain the label ‘Made in Australia’ barely use Australian-sourced peanuts. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Sanitorium

The peanut butter spreads from Sanitarium don't actually use any Australian ingredients, despite the 'Made in Australia' badge on its packaging.

A Sanitarium spokesperson explained that there are simply not enough peanut farmers in Australia to supply the demand for their product.

'To ensure a consistent year-round supply of Sanitarium peanut butter, we need to source peanuts from overseas,' the representative said.

'Country of Origin labelling was introduced a number of years back to provide consumers with information about where ingredients are sourced.

'This label appears on Sanitarium peanut butter, providing consumers with full transparency that the peanuts we use are not sourced in Australia. However, our claim that the product is 'Made in Australia' remains accurate.'

Some Bega peanut butter products only use 10% Australian ingredients. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Bega

If you're looking for peanut butter that's heavy on the Aussie ingredients, you might want to steer clear of Bega's traditional smooth, light, and chunky peanut butter spreads as well. According to the company, these products contain less than 10% Australian products.

Similar to Santorium, a representative explained that the reason behind this is that there simply aren't enough peanut farmers in Australia to meet the demand.

Bega is working with local farmers to try and change that, but in the meantime, they've had to reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in their products.

'Aussie peanut farmers faced a tough season in 2019 due to challenging growing conditions in Queensland, driven by drought in several key growing regions,' the spokesperson said.

'Therefore, we have made the decision to temporarily reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in our Bega Peanut Butter products. While this decision may be disappointing to some – we're hoping that this reduction is temporary.'

If you're looking for peanut butter that's 100% Australian, Bega's Simply Nuts product is a good alternative. Otherwise, you might want to stock up on Bega's spreads before the company runs out of Australian peanuts altogether!

Peanut butter manufacturers pointed out that the supply of peanuts in Australia is limited, hence they have to outsource ingredients from overseas. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Woolworths Macro

Despite what the label claims, Woolworths' Macro is yet another brand that is unexpectedly not created with 100% Australian peanuts; all of the peanuts used in this product are imported.

It should also be noted that it's the most expensive option on the market at $6 for 375 grams.

Vegans love this brand, however, because it contains no animal ingredients.

Woolworths stated that it wants to collaborate with farmers to ensure that Australia's peanut sector can be revived. However, they added that it's not always possible to acquire all of the ingredients locally because of Australia's limited supply of peanuts.

'We work with hundreds of Australian suppliers and aim to source local ingredients where we can. However Australian peanut supply is currently limited across the entire market,' a spokesperson explained.

'All our own brand food products feature the Australian Government's Country of Origin labelling, which is strictly regulated.

'The system provides clear labelling to help customers make an informed choice, explicitly identifying products that use 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and those that are made in Australia from local or imported ingredients.

'Across our own brand food products, 75 per cent are made in Australia to support local manufacturing and jobs, and many of them include Australian grown ingredients.'

So there you have it, Macro peanut butter isn't as Australian as you might think. But it's still a delicious and vegan-friendly option for those looking for a tasty treat.

The benefits of consuming locally produced products are many and varied. Perhaps the most obvious benefit is that it supports local farmers and businesses. When you buy local, you are investing in your community and ensuring that your neighbours can continue to make a living.

In addition to supporting your community, buying local also has a positive impact on the environment. Local products have a smaller carbon footprint because they haven’t been shipped long distances. And, since local farmers often use sustainable growing practices, you can be sure that your purchase is helping to protect the planet.

What’s more, local products are often fresher and of better quality than those that have been shipped in from far away. When you buy locally, you know that you are getting the best possible product.

Despite all of these benefits, we still face many challenges when it comes to consuming locally produced products. The supply of homegrown foods can be limited, leaving businesses to seek other alternatives. And, of course, local products can sometimes be more expensive than their imported counterparts.

Still, we believe that the benefits of consuming local products outweigh the challenges. When we make the choice to buy local, we are supporting our community, our environment, and our own health.

So, there you have it, folks! Do you think it's best for manufacturers to steer clear of the 'Made in Australia' label for the meantime to not confuse customers?

 

[adorableagnes]

We all know that Australia is a land of great food. From Vegemite to Tim Tams, we've got some of the best snacks in the world. But it seems like some of our favourite brands are trying to pull a fast one on us.

Popular brands including Bega and Sanitarium are marketing products as being 'Made in Australia', even though they contain little to no homegrown ingredients.

Peanut butter spreads from Bega, Sanitarium and Woolworths' Macro all use less than 25 per cent Australian ingredients, with one label containing no local products despite peanuts being grown here.

That's right, folks. Even though Australia is one of the world's leading producers of peanuts, some of our most popular peanut butter brands don't use a single drop of Australian peanuts in their products.

Certain peanut butter products that contain the label ‘Made in Australia’ barely use Australian-sourced peanuts. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Sanitorium

The peanut butter spreads from Sanitarium don't actually use any Australian ingredients, despite the 'Made in Australia' badge on its packaging.

A Sanitarium spokesperson explained that there are simply not enough peanut farmers in Australia to supply the demand for their product.

'To ensure a consistent year-round supply of Sanitarium peanut butter, we need to source peanuts from overseas,' the representative said.

'Country of Origin labelling was introduced a number of years back to provide consumers with information about where ingredients are sourced.

'This label appears on Sanitarium peanut butter, providing consumers with full transparency that the peanuts we use are not sourced in Australia. However, our claim that the product is 'Made in Australia' remains accurate.'

Some Bega peanut butter products only use 10% Australian ingredients. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Bega

If you're looking for peanut butter that's heavy on the Aussie ingredients, you might want to steer clear of Bega's traditional smooth, light, and chunky peanut butter spreads as well. According to the company, these products contain less than 10% Australian products.

Similar to Santorium, a representative explained that the reason behind this is that there simply aren't enough peanut farmers in Australia to meet the demand.

Bega is working with local farmers to try and change that, but in the meantime, they've had to reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in their products.

'Aussie peanut farmers faced a tough season in 2019 due to challenging growing conditions in Queensland, driven by drought in several key growing regions,' the spokesperson said.

'Therefore, we have made the decision to temporarily reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in our Bega Peanut Butter products. While this decision may be disappointing to some – we're hoping that this reduction is temporary.'

If you're looking for peanut butter that's 100% Australian, Bega's Simply Nuts product is a good alternative. Otherwise, you might want to stock up on Bega's spreads before the company runs out of Australian peanuts altogether!

Peanut butter manufacturers pointed out that the supply of peanuts in Australia is limited, hence they have to outsource ingredients from overseas. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Woolworths Macro

Despite what the label claims, Woolworths' Macro is yet another brand that is unexpectedly not created with 100% Australian peanuts; all of the peanuts used in this product are imported.

It should also be noted that it's the most expensive option on the market at $6 for 375 grams.

Vegans love this brand, however, because it contains no animal ingredients.

Woolworths stated that it wants to collaborate with farmers to ensure that Australia's peanut sector can be revived. However, they added that it's not always possible to acquire all of the ingredients locally because of Australia's limited supply of peanuts.

'We work with hundreds of Australian suppliers and aim to source local ingredients where we can. However Australian peanut supply is currently limited across the entire market,' a spokesperson explained.

'All our own brand food products feature the Australian Government's Country of Origin labelling, which is strictly regulated.

'The system provides clear labelling to help customers make an informed choice, explicitly identifying products that use 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and those that are made in Australia from local or imported ingredients.

'Across our own brand food products, 75 per cent are made in Australia to support local manufacturing and jobs, and many of them include Australian grown ingredients.'

So there you have it, Macro peanut butter isn't as Australian as you might think. But it's still a delicious and vegan-friendly option for those looking for a tasty treat.

The benefits of consuming locally produced products are many and varied. Perhaps the most obvious benefit is that it supports local farmers and businesses. When you buy local, you are investing in your community and ensuring that your neighbours can continue to make a living.

In addition to supporting your community, buying local also has a positive impact on the environment. Local products have a smaller carbon footprint because they haven’t been shipped long distances. And, since local farmers often use sustainable growing practices, you can be sure that your purchase is helping to protect the planet.

What’s more, local products are often fresher and of better quality than those that have been shipped in from far away. When you buy locally, you know that you are getting the best possible product.

Despite all of these benefits, we still face many challenges when it comes to consuming locally produced products. The supply of homegrown foods can be limited, leaving businesses to seek other alternatives. And, of course, local products can sometimes be more expensive than their imported counterparts.

Still, we believe that the benefits of consuming local products outweigh the challenges. When we make the choice to buy local, we are supporting our community, our environment, and our own health.

So, there you have it, folks! Do you think it's best for manufacturers to steer clear of the 'Made in Australia' label for the meantime to not confuse customers?

The only peanut butter made with Aussie peanuts is Bega Just Nuts but it is more expensive than the other brands and a bit too oily for my taste

 

[Julie1946]

We all know that Australia is a land of great food. From Vegemite to Tim Tams, we've got some of the best snacks in the world. But it seems like some of our favourite brands are trying to pull a fast one on us.

Popular brands including Bega and Sanitarium are marketing products as being 'Made in Australia', even though they contain little to no homegrown ingredients.

Peanut butter spreads from Bega, Sanitarium and Woolworths' Macro all use less than 25 per cent Australian ingredients, with one label containing no local products despite peanuts being grown here.

That's right, folks. Even though Australia is one of the world's leading producers of peanuts, some of our most popular peanut butter brands don't use a single drop of Australian peanuts in their products.

Certain peanut butter products that contain the label ‘Made in Australia’ barely use Australian-sourced peanuts. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Sanitorium

The peanut butter spreads from Sanitarium don't actually use any Australian ingredients, despite the 'Made in Australia' badge on its packaging.

A Sanitarium spokesperson explained that there are simply not enough peanut farmers in Australia to supply the demand for their product.

'To ensure a consistent year-round supply of Sanitarium peanut butter, we need to source peanuts from overseas,' the representative said.

'Country of Origin labelling was introduced a number of years back to provide consumers with information about where ingredients are sourced.

'This label appears on Sanitarium peanut butter, providing consumers with full transparency that the peanuts we use are not sourced in Australia. However, our claim that the product is 'Made in Australia' remains accurate.'

Some Bega peanut butter products only use 10% Australian ingredients. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Bega

If you're looking for peanut butter that's heavy on the Aussie ingredients, you might want to steer clear of Bega's traditional smooth, light, and chunky peanut butter spreads as well. According to the company, these products contain less than 10% Australian products.

Similar to Santorium, a representative explained that the reason behind this is that there simply aren't enough peanut farmers in Australia to meet the demand.

Bega is working with local farmers to try and change that, but in the meantime, they've had to reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in their products.

'Aussie peanut farmers faced a tough season in 2019 due to challenging growing conditions in Queensland, driven by drought in several key growing regions,' the spokesperson said.

'Therefore, we have made the decision to temporarily reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in our Bega Peanut Butter products. While this decision may be disappointing to some – we're hoping that this reduction is temporary.'

If you're looking for peanut butter that's 100% Australian, Bega's Simply Nuts product is a good alternative. Otherwise, you might want to stock up on Bega's spreads before the company runs out of Australian peanuts altogether!

Peanut butter manufacturers pointed out that the supply of peanuts in Australia is limited, hence they have to outsource ingredients from overseas. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Woolworths Macro

Despite what the label claims, Woolworths' Macro is yet another brand that is unexpectedly not created with 100% Australian peanuts; all of the peanuts used in this product are imported.

It should also be noted that it's the most expensive option on the market at $6 for 375 grams.

Vegans love this brand, however, because it contains no animal ingredients.

Woolworths stated that it wants to collaborate with farmers to ensure that Australia's peanut sector can be revived. However, they added that it's not always possible to acquire all of the ingredients locally because of Australia's limited supply of peanuts.

'We work with hundreds of Australian suppliers and aim to source local ingredients where we can. However Australian peanut supply is currently limited across the entire market,' a spokesperson explained.

'All our own brand food products feature the Australian Government's Country of Origin labelling, which is strictly regulated.

'The system provides clear labelling to help customers make an informed choice, explicitly identifying products that use 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and those that are made in Australia from local or imported ingredients.

'Across our own brand food products, 75 per cent are made in Australia to support local manufacturing and jobs, and many of them include Australian grown ingredients.'

So there you have it, Macro peanut butter isn't as Australian as you might think. But it's still a delicious and vegan-friendly option for those looking for a tasty treat.

The benefits of consuming locally produced products are many and varied. Perhaps the most obvious benefit is that it supports local farmers and businesses. When you buy local, you are investing in your community and ensuring that your neighbours can continue to make a living.

In addition to supporting your community, buying local also has a positive impact on the environment. Local products have a smaller carbon footprint because they haven’t been shipped long distances. And, since local farmers often use sustainable growing practices, you can be sure that your purchase is helping to protect the planet.

What’s more, local products are often fresher and of better quality than those that have been shipped in from far away. When you buy locally, you know that you are getting the best possible product.

Despite all of these benefits, we still face many challenges when it comes to consuming locally produced products. The supply of homegrown foods can be limited, leaving businesses to seek other alternatives. And, of course, local products can sometimes be more expensive than their imported counterparts.

Still, we believe that the benefits of consuming local products outweigh the challenges. When we make the choice to buy local, we are supporting our community, our environment, and our own health.

So, there you have it, folks! Do you think it's best for manufacturers to steer clear of the 'Made in Australia' label for the meantime to not confuse customers?

I buy Mayvers peanut butter, it’s the best I have ever tried, and it’s made here in Australia , I love my peanut butter, and this is definitely the best

 

[mummygoth]

We all know that Australia is a land of great food. From Vegemite to Tim Tams, we've got some of the best snacks in the world. But it seems like some of our favourite brands are trying to pull a fast one on us.

Popular brands including Bega and Sanitarium are marketing products as being 'Made in Australia', even though they contain little to no homegrown ingredients.

Peanut butter spreads from Bega, Sanitarium and Woolworths' Macro all use less than 25 per cent Australian ingredients, with one label containing no local products despite peanuts being grown here.

That's right, folks. Even though Australia is one of the world's leading producers of peanuts, some of our most popular peanut butter brands don't use a single drop of Australian peanuts in their products.

Certain peanut butter products that contain the label ‘Made in Australia’ barely use Australian-sourced peanuts. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Sanitorium

The peanut butter spreads from Sanitarium don't actually use any Australian ingredients, despite the 'Made in Australia' badge on its packaging.

A Sanitarium spokesperson explained that there are simply not enough peanut farmers in Australia to supply the demand for their product.

'To ensure a consistent year-round supply of Sanitarium peanut butter, we need to source peanuts from overseas,' the representative said.

'Country of Origin labelling was introduced a number of years back to provide consumers with information about where ingredients are sourced.

'This label appears on Sanitarium peanut butter, providing consumers with full transparency that the peanuts we use are not sourced in Australia. However, our claim that the product is 'Made in Australia' remains accurate.'

Some Bega peanut butter products only use 10% Australian ingredients. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Bega

If you're looking for peanut butter that's heavy on the Aussie ingredients, you might want to steer clear of Bega's traditional smooth, light, and chunky peanut butter spreads as well. According to the company, these products contain less than 10% Australian products.

Similar to Santorium, a representative explained that the reason behind this is that there simply aren't enough peanut farmers in Australia to meet the demand.

Bega is working with local farmers to try and change that, but in the meantime, they've had to reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in their products.

'Aussie peanut farmers faced a tough season in 2019 due to challenging growing conditions in Queensland, driven by drought in several key growing regions,' the spokesperson said.

'Therefore, we have made the decision to temporarily reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in our Bega Peanut Butter products. While this decision may be disappointing to some – we're hoping that this reduction is temporary.'

If you're looking for peanut butter that's 100% Australian, Bega's Simply Nuts product is a good alternative. Otherwise, you might want to stock up on Bega's spreads before the company runs out of Australian peanuts altogether!

Peanut butter manufacturers pointed out that the supply of peanuts in Australia is limited, hence they have to outsource ingredients from overseas. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Woolworths Macro

Despite what the label claims, Woolworths' Macro is yet another brand that is unexpectedly not created with 100% Australian peanuts; all of the peanuts used in this product are imported.

It should also be noted that it's the most expensive option on the market at $6 for 375 grams.

Vegans love this brand, however, because it contains no animal ingredients.

Woolworths stated that it wants to collaborate with farmers to ensure that Australia's peanut sector can be revived. However, they added that it's not always possible to acquire all of the ingredients locally because of Australia's limited supply of peanuts.

'We work with hundreds of Australian suppliers and aim to source local ingredients where we can. However Australian peanut supply is currently limited across the entire market,' a spokesperson explained.

'All our own brand food products feature the Australian Government's Country of Origin labelling, which is strictly regulated.

'The system provides clear labelling to help customers make an informed choice, explicitly identifying products that use 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and those that are made in Australia from local or imported ingredients.

'Across our own brand food products, 75 per cent are made in Australia to support local manufacturing and jobs, and many of them include Australian grown ingredients.'

So there you have it, Macro peanut butter isn't as Australian as you might think. But it's still a delicious and vegan-friendly option for those looking for a tasty treat.

The benefits of consuming locally produced products are many and varied. Perhaps the most obvious benefit is that it supports local farmers and businesses. When you buy local, you are investing in your community and ensuring that your neighbours can continue to make a living.

In addition to supporting your community, buying local also has a positive impact on the environment. Local products have a smaller carbon footprint because they haven’t been shipped long distances. And, since local farmers often use sustainable growing practices, you can be sure that your purchase is helping to protect the planet.

What’s more, local products are often fresher and of better quality than those that have been shipped in from far away. When you buy locally, you know that you are getting the best possible product.

Despite all of these benefits, we still face many challenges when it comes to consuming locally produced products. The supply of homegrown foods can be limited, leaving businesses to seek other alternatives. And, of course, local products can sometimes be more expensive than their imported counterparts.

Still, we believe that the benefits of consuming local products outweigh the challenges. When we make the choice to buy local, we are supporting our community, our environment, and our own health.

So, there you have it, folks! Do you think it's best for manufacturers to steer clear of the 'Made in Australia' label for the meantime to not confuse customers?

Pic's Peanut Butter made in NZ uses Australian peanuts.

Pic's Peanut Butter

Pic's Peanut Butter World, based in sunny Nelson, home to New Zealand's BEST LOVED Peanut Butter

www.picspeanutbutter.com

Ridiculously Delicious Peanut Butter, australian made with Australian peanuts

Ridiculously Delicious Peanut Butter

100% Australian golden roasted peanuts, ground to creamy smooth perfection and lightly salted. Now in four products!

ridiculouslydelicious.com.au

 

[Suemac]

If all the ingredients in our Peanut Butter are not sourced in Australia, Made in Australia labels are a lie!

 

[mark godwin]

I buy Mayvers peanut butter, it’s the best I have ever tried, and it’s made here in Australia , I love my peanut butter, and this is definitely the best

i only eat crunchy and find mayvers is smooth with a handfull crushed nuts . When pics is on special i stock up . mayvers is a good 2nd choice but pics is the best .

 

[Stanier123]

We all know that Australia is a land of great food. From Vegemite to Tim Tams, we've got some of the best snacks in the world. But it seems like some of our favourite brands are trying to pull a fast one on us.

Popular brands including Bega and Sanitarium are marketing products as being 'Made in Australia', even though they contain little to no homegrown ingredients.

Peanut butter spreads from Bega, Sanitarium and Woolworths' Macro all use less than 25 per cent Australian ingredients, with one label containing no local products despite peanuts being grown here.

That's right, folks. Even though Australia is one of the world's leading producers of peanuts, some of our most popular peanut butter brands don't use a single drop of Australian peanuts in their products.

Certain peanut butter products that contain the label ‘Made in Australia’ barely use Australian-sourced peanuts. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Sanitorium

The peanut butter spreads from Sanitarium don't actually use any Australian ingredients, despite the 'Made in Australia' badge on its packaging.

A Sanitarium spokesperson explained that there are simply not enough peanut farmers in Australia to supply the demand for their product.

'To ensure a consistent year-round supply of Sanitarium peanut butter, we need to source peanuts from overseas,' the representative said.

'Country of Origin labelling was introduced a number of years back to provide consumers with information about where ingredients are sourced.

'This label appears on Sanitarium peanut butter, providing consumers with full transparency that the peanuts we use are not sourced in Australia. However, our claim that the product is 'Made in Australia' remains accurate.'

Some Bega peanut butter products only use 10% Australian ingredients. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Bega

If you're looking for peanut butter that's heavy on the Aussie ingredients, you might want to steer clear of Bega's traditional smooth, light, and chunky peanut butter spreads as well. According to the company, these products contain less than 10% Australian products.

Similar to Santorium, a representative explained that the reason behind this is that there simply aren't enough peanut farmers in Australia to meet the demand.

Bega is working with local farmers to try and change that, but in the meantime, they've had to reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in their products.

'Aussie peanut farmers faced a tough season in 2019 due to challenging growing conditions in Queensland, driven by drought in several key growing regions,' the spokesperson said.

'Therefore, we have made the decision to temporarily reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in our Bega Peanut Butter products. While this decision may be disappointing to some – we're hoping that this reduction is temporary.'

If you're looking for peanut butter that's 100% Australian, Bega's Simply Nuts product is a good alternative. Otherwise, you might want to stock up on Bega's spreads before the company runs out of Australian peanuts altogether!

Peanut butter manufacturers pointed out that the supply of peanuts in Australia is limited, hence they have to outsource ingredients from overseas. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Woolworths Macro

Despite what the label claims, Woolworths' Macro is yet another brand that is unexpectedly not created with 100% Australian peanuts; all of the peanuts used in this product are imported.

It should also be noted that it's the most expensive option on the market at $6 for 375 grams.

Vegans love this brand, however, because it contains no animal ingredients.

Woolworths stated that it wants to collaborate with farmers to ensure that Australia's peanut sector can be revived. However, they added that it's not always possible to acquire all of the ingredients locally because of Australia's limited supply of peanuts.

'We work with hundreds of Australian suppliers and aim to source local ingredients where we can. However Australian peanut supply is currently limited across the entire market,' a spokesperson explained.

'All our own brand food products feature the Australian Government's Country of Origin labelling, which is strictly regulated.

'The system provides clear labelling to help customers make an informed choice, explicitly identifying products that use 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and those that are made in Australia from local or imported ingredients.

'Across our own brand food products, 75 per cent are made in Australia to support local manufacturing and jobs, and many of them include Australian grown ingredients.'

So there you have it, Macro peanut butter isn't as Australian as you might think. But it's still a delicious and vegan-friendly option for those looking for a tasty treat.

The benefits of consuming locally produced products are many and varied. Perhaps the most obvious benefit is that it supports local farmers and businesses. When you buy local, you are investing in your community and ensuring that your neighbours can continue to make a living.

In addition to supporting your community, buying local also has a positive impact on the environment. Local products have a smaller carbon footprint because they haven’t been shipped long distances. And, since local farmers often use sustainable growing practices, you can be sure that your purchase is helping to protect the planet.

What’s more, local products are often fresher and of better quality than those that have been shipped in from far away. When you buy locally, you know that you are getting the best possible product.

Despite all of these benefits, we still face many challenges when it comes to consuming locally produced products. The supply of homegrown foods can be limited, leaving businesses to seek other alternatives. And, of course, local products can sometimes be more expensive than their imported counterparts.

Still, we believe that the benefits of consuming local products outweigh the challenges. When we make the choice to buy local, we are supporting our community, our environment, and our own health.

So, there you have it, folks! Do you think it's best for manufacturers to steer clear of the 'Made in Australia' label for the meantime to not confuse customers?

Misleading advertising in Australia is criminal. Folks where English is a 2nd language have no chance. Companies can buy the heart tick. The words healthy are used for sugar filled carbohydrates. Stevia and monk fruit promoted as low sugar but are full of refined carbohydrates like maltodextrose. The body turns this into glucose.no wonder there is a diabetic, obesity and fatty liver disease epidemic.

Governments know the world is over populated. So the gentlest way of fixing it is through food and pharmaceuticals.

 

[Shane O'Neill]

We all know that Australia is a land of great food. From Vegemite to Tim Tams, we've got some of the best snacks in the world. But it seems like some of our favourite brands are trying to pull a fast one on us.

Popular brands including Bega and Sanitarium are marketing products as being 'Made in Australia', even though they contain little to no homegrown ingredients.

Peanut butter spreads from Bega, Sanitarium and Woolworths' Macro all use less than 25 per cent Australian ingredients, with one label containing no local products despite peanuts being grown here.

That's right, folks. Even though Australia is one of the world's leading producers of peanuts, some of our most popular peanut butter brands don't use a single drop of Australian peanuts in their products.

Certain peanut butter products that contain the label ‘Made in Australia’ barely use Australian-sourced peanuts. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Sanitorium

The peanut butter spreads from Sanitarium don't actually use any Australian ingredients, despite the 'Made in Australia' badge on its packaging.

A Sanitarium spokesperson explained that there are simply not enough peanut farmers in Australia to supply the demand for their product.

'To ensure a consistent year-round supply of Sanitarium peanut butter, we need to source peanuts from overseas,' the representative said.

'Country of Origin labelling was introduced a number of years back to provide consumers with information about where ingredients are sourced.

'This label appears on Sanitarium peanut butter, providing consumers with full transparency that the peanuts we use are not sourced in Australia. However, our claim that the product is 'Made in Australia' remains accurate.'

Some Bega peanut butter products only use 10% Australian ingredients. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Bega

If you're looking for peanut butter that's heavy on the Aussie ingredients, you might want to steer clear of Bega's traditional smooth, light, and chunky peanut butter spreads as well. According to the company, these products contain less than 10% Australian products.

Similar to Santorium, a representative explained that the reason behind this is that there simply aren't enough peanut farmers in Australia to meet the demand.

Bega is working with local farmers to try and change that, but in the meantime, they've had to reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in their products.

'Aussie peanut farmers faced a tough season in 2019 due to challenging growing conditions in Queensland, driven by drought in several key growing regions,' the spokesperson said.

'Therefore, we have made the decision to temporarily reduce the percentage of Australian peanuts in our Bega Peanut Butter products. While this decision may be disappointing to some – we're hoping that this reduction is temporary.'

If you're looking for peanut butter that's 100% Australian, Bega's Simply Nuts product is a good alternative. Otherwise, you might want to stock up on Bega's spreads before the company runs out of Australian peanuts altogether!

Peanut butter manufacturers pointed out that the supply of peanuts in Australia is limited, hence they have to outsource ingredients from overseas. Credit: The Daily Mail UK.​

Woolworths Macro

Despite what the label claims, Woolworths' Macro is yet another brand that is unexpectedly not created with 100% Australian peanuts; all of the peanuts used in this product are imported.

It should also be noted that it's the most expensive option on the market at $6 for 375 grams.

Vegans love this brand, however, because it contains no animal ingredients.

Woolworths stated that it wants to collaborate with farmers to ensure that Australia's peanut sector can be revived. However, they added that it's not always possible to acquire all of the ingredients locally because of Australia's limited supply of peanuts.

'We work with hundreds of Australian suppliers and aim to source local ingredients where we can. However Australian peanut supply is currently limited across the entire market,' a spokesperson explained.

'All our own brand food products feature the Australian Government's Country of Origin labelling, which is strictly regulated.

'The system provides clear labelling to help customers make an informed choice, explicitly identifying products that use 100 per cent Australian ingredients, and those that are made in Australia from local or imported ingredients.

'Across our own brand food products, 75 per cent are made in Australia to support local manufacturing and jobs, and many of them include Australian grown ingredients.'

So there you have it, Macro peanut butter isn't as Australian as you might think. But it's still a delicious and vegan-friendly option for those looking for a tasty treat.

The benefits of consuming locally produced products are many and varied. Perhaps the most obvious benefit is that it supports local farmers and businesses. When you buy local, you are investing in your community and ensuring that your neighbours can continue to make a living.

In addition to supporting your community, buying local also has a positive impact on the environment. Local products have a smaller carbon footprint because they haven’t been shipped long distances. And, since local farmers often use sustainable growing practices, you can be sure that your purchase is helping to protect the planet.

What’s more, local products are often fresher and of better quality than those that have been shipped in from far away. When you buy locally, you know that you are getting the best possible product.

Despite all of these benefits, we still face many challenges when it comes to consuming locally produced products. The supply of homegrown foods can be limited, leaving businesses to seek other alternatives. And, of course, local products can sometimes be more expensive than their imported counterparts.

Still, we believe that the benefits of consuming local products outweigh the challenges. When we make the choice to buy local, we are supporting our community, our environment, and our own health.

So, there you have it, folks! Do you think it's best for manufacturers to steer clear of the 'Made in Australia' label for the meantime to not confuse customers?

Well if it's made from imported products put this under the made in Australia but use foreign ingredients so you can see it straight away instead of hiding it on the back or side in the smallest of writing ✍

 

[Kgee]

I buy Mayvers peanut butter, it’s the best I have ever tried, and it’s made here in Australia , I love my peanut butter, and this is definitely the bestI've always bought Sanitarium as it has always been made in Australia and is my favourite. I must try Mayvers now.

 

[mark godwin]

its avaliable at coles for half price . prefer PICS but for half price . mayvers has more added oil .

 

[Zemo]

The truth in advertising labelling laws in Australia are a total joke. The Sanitarium (or should that be Sanitorium, or even Santorium, as in your copy above? Bloody proofreaders!) label states"MADE IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 1898". They're absolutely right ... the brand HAS been around since that year. But, despite being owned by the Seventh Day Adventists, it conveniently dodges the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth by not emphasising the fact that it is made in Australia using "0% Australian ingredients". Those words are in the smallest type on the label of peanut "butter", justifying the old saying that there are lies, damned lies and statistics. There's another old saw that's been around for years: BUYER BEWARE!