Woolworths peanut butter is made in different locations depending on the specific product, with some, like the Smooth variety, being imported from Argentina, while other store-brand options have been found to be made in China (Essentials Crunchy). Other premium lines, such as Macro Organic, may be made in Australia from imported ingredients, and some popular brands sold at Woolworths, like Fix & Fogg, come from New Zealand.
"All our fresh milk comes from Australian farmers, and the vast majority of our other dairy products, including butter and cheese, are sourced here too," the spokesperson said. "It's not uncommon for imagery related to green rolling pastures to be used in the marketing of dairy products."
Australia's Favourite Peanut Butter is Aussie owned by Bega. Made in Port Melbourne with the 'Never Oily, Never Dry' recipe you love.
We're proud to say that 100% of Woolworths' fresh meat, eggs and dairy and 96% of our fruit and vegetables, are grown or produced in Australia. It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to building local and regional communities and partnerships.
All variants of Jif are produced at a facility in Lexington, Kentucky, which is the largest peanut butter production facility in the world, and a smaller facility in Memphis TN whose products were not affected by the 2022 recall.
Skippy is an American brand of peanut butter manufactured in the United States and China.
High in fat
While most of the fat in peanut butter is relatively healthy, peanuts also contain some saturated fat, which can lead to heart problems when consumed in excess over time.
Several milk brands are 100% Australian owned, including Norco, an Australian farmer-owned co-operative; Riverina Fresh, a long-standing Australian dairy company; and Procal, a family-owned dairy in Victoria, plus brands like aPLUS milk, Little Big Dairy Co, and Great Ocean Road Dairy, all emphasizing local ownership and production to support Australian farmers and communities.
100% of the fresh poultry and eggs used in our Australian products are produced from farms regionally across Australia. Our suppliers are all trained in relevant sector-specific requirements e.g., RSPCA Approved or FREPA as well as meeting Woolworths' Supplier Excellence Programme standards.
No, Woolworths Australia (a major supermarket) and the former F. W. Woolworth Company in the USA are completely separate entities with no historical connection, though the Australian company adopted the name because the original US brand hadn't registered it in Australia. Woolworths Australia is an independent, successful Australian-owned company, while the US Woolworths stores went out of business, causing confusion with other international Woolworths brands.
The best peanut butter in Australia depends on your preference (classic vs. natural), with Bega often praised for its classic "never oily, never dry" texture, while brands like Mayver's, Sanitarium, and Byron Bay lead the natural, 100% peanut options, often winning taste tests for their simple, quality ingredients, with Coles supermarket brand also scoring highly for value.
Chinese state trading firm COFCO has bought up to nine 60,000 tonne shipments of Australian canola, three trade sources told Reuters, amid an ongoing trade dispute between China and Canada.
Sanitarium Health Food Company has revealed that production of its peanut butter has ended. This is due to “declining customer demand”.
Imported from Ireland, this butter is made with milk from grass-fed cows, was voted the Best New Butter by Consumers, and won the 2020 Product of the Year in the Spreads category.
Top 3 Australian Butters
While many famous brands like Arnott's or Vegemite have Australian roots, they are often foreign-owned; genuinely 100% Australian-owned and made brands include Norco, SPC, Mayvers, Sanitarium, Bundaberg Rum, Fess Nasal Sprays, Hydralyte, and many smaller businesses found via the Australian Made Campaign like GME, Aqualyte, and Struc Steel. Look for the Australian Made and Owned logo for assurance that money stays local.
The biggest meat supplier and processor in Australia is JBS Australia, a division of the global JBS Foods, leading in beef, lamb, pork, and value-added products, operating large facilities and owning major brands like Primo Foods, making them the largest multi-species processor and exporter. While JBS dominates processing, companies like Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) are huge integrated producers (especially beef), and others like SAMEX excel in specific export markets, but JBS is generally recognized as the largest overall.
It is mixed and proofed in Australia, possibly par baked or frozen, shipped here and then the final bake is done before it goes on the shelf. This means they can centralise their main bread 'tasks' for efficiency, and stores don't each have to have full bakery facilities.
The "healthiest" milk in Australia depends on your needs, but soy milk is nutritionally closest to dairy with high protein, while oat milk offers fibre (beta-glucans for cholesterol), and almond milk is lowest in calories. Always choose unsweetened and calcium-fortified varieties for plant-based options, and consider skim dairy for low fat or A2 milk if sensitive to standard dairy protein.
Yes, Bulla Dairy Foods is still proudly Australian-owned and operated by the same three founding families (Sloan, Anderson, and another related family) since 1910, making it one of Australia's oldest family-owned dairy businesses, producing all its products in Victoria using local milk.
While many nationalities contribute to Australia's diverse makeup, the English and people identifying with Australian ancestry remain the largest groups by heritage, with significant populations also from Indian, Chinese, and New Zealand backgrounds, especially when considering country of birth. The nation is a multicultural blend, with European (especially British Isles) and increasing Asian ancestries forming the biggest segments, notes.
Almond butter has slightly stronger nutrition profile than peanut butter, making it a top choice. Although they both have comparable amounts of protein and fat, almond butter is richer in fiber and several vitamins and minerals.
A tablespoon of peanut butter before bed helps curb late-night cravings and provides essential nutrients to aid muscle repair and boost metabolism during sleep. However, it's important to avoid overconsumption, as excess calories before bed can hinder weight loss goals.