Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Halloween Candy That Makes a Difference for Wild Orangutans

Orangutan Friendly Sustainable Palm Oil Halloween Candy List


This information is meant to be a helpful guide for consumers that are concerned about orangutan conservation and deforestation due to non-sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia. The companies listed below are members of the RSPO (Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil) and are committed to using certified sustainable palm oil. Please support companies that are doing their best to make a difference for orangutans.


Company Name Example Snack Name:

Nestle  -  Baby Ruth, Butterfinger, Crunch Bar
Wonka (Nestle)  - Sweetarts, Bottle Caps, Laffy Taffy, Nerds
ConAgra  -  Fiddle Faddle, Crunch & Munch, Poppy Cock
Kellogg’s  -  Rice Krispie Treats, Fruity Snacks, Pop Tarts
Kellogg’s  - Austin Crackers (all varieties)
Kellogg’s  -  All Keebler Brand Cookies
PepsiCo (Frito Lay) –  Cheetos, Doritos
PepsiCo -   Grandma’s Cookies
Hershey’s  - Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, Whoppers
Hershey’s  -  Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Joy
Hershey’s   - Mr. Goodbar, Heath Bars, Milk Duds
Mars  -  Snickers, Twix, M&M’s, 3 Musketeers
Mars  -   Milky Way, Skittles, Dove Chocolates
Justin’s  - Peanut Butter Cups, NutButter (All flavors)
Lindt and Spungli –  Lindor Truffles (All flavors)
Ghirardelli   -All flavors
Walmart  - Great Value Brand products(Candy,Cookies,Crackers etc.)

Click here for a downloadable pdf. Print it and take it with you when you do your shopping.


Note: Any products made by Nestle, Kellogg’s, PepsiCo (Frito Lay),Hershey’s, Mars, Walmart (Great Value Brand) and ConAgra (even if not listed above) are good choices as they are all members of the RSPO.

If you do not find your favorite snack/company on this list, take action by writinga letter and asking the company to join the RSPO and be committed to usingcertified sustainable palm oil. For a sample letter and more information on how you can Make a Difference for Wild Orangutans visit: www.cmzoo.org/conservation/PalmOilCrisis.