‘Upfield champions plant goodness with Astra and Flora’

Upfield, highlighted its commitment to promoting a sustainable food culture through providing high quality plant-based food products such as Astra and Flora spreads. Established in 1871, Upfield envisions ‘A Better Plant Based Future’, and actively advocate for the transformation of a food system that revolves around plant-based eating.

As plant-based spreads, both Astra and Flora have 70% smaller carbon footprint based on Carbon dioxide equivalent, a measure of climate change, when compared to dairy butter. Moreover, the production process of plant-based spreads occupies 8m2 (8 square meters) less land per year and use 100 litres less water. Plant-based spreads are responsible for 9kg less carbon dioxide equivalents or greenhouse gases, in comparison to dairy butter.

Astra is manufactured using a state-of-the-art process that ensures it is virtually free of harmful trans fats. Renowned as a healthier spread, Flora is made with sunflower and canola oil, also rich in Omega 3 and 6.

In line with the Company’s core vision, Upfield consistently strive to minimize the negative impact on the environment and offer nutritious and delicious products through heavily investing in research and development. As such, Upfield is geared to become a driving force behind the global movement towards establishing a more planet friendly, ethical food system.