Vitalite

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Formation1983

Vitalite is a sunflower oil based spread, produced by Dairy Crest in Kirkby, Merseyside.

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It began in 1983, being made by Kraft General Foods. In July 1996, it was bought by St Ivel, who were then bought by Dairy Crest in November 2002. [1] In 2008, it was relaunched as a dairy-free spread, making it suitable for vegans.

Advertising

A famous advertising campaign began in the United Kingdom during the 1980s, featured dancing sunflowers and a singing sun, with a parody of the song Israelites by Desmond Dekker. This campaign ran until 1994. [2] One of several versions of the parody lyrics began: [3]

"Wake up in the morning wantin' some breakfast. What sunflower spread do I lay on my bread? Ohhh, Ohhh, Vitalite."

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References

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  2. "Vitalite 80s advert". YouTube. 2012-08-06. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
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