Meadow Lea

Meadow Lea is Australia's leading family margarine that offers an easy to spread, healthy alternative to butter.

Launched in 1963, Meadow Lea grew to be loved by generations of Australians. Today it remains one of the country's most recognisable brands, including its memorable jingle, "You ought to be congratulated".

Over the years, the Meadow Lea range has developed to meet changing consumer needs. Today it provides six spread variations in a selection of product sizes.

Meadow Lea products are made from cholesterol free polyunsaturated and monounsaturated vegetable oils, such as sunflower and canola.

Health facts

  • Cholesterol free
  • No animal fats
  • Lower levels of saturated fats than butter and dairy blends
  • 99% trans fat free - less than half the trans fats found in butter and dairy blends
  • Available in salt reduced, lactose free, reduced fat and vitamin enriched varieties
  • Endorsed by the National Heart Foundation (excluding Original variants)

Brand success

  • Slimming Magazine Low Fat Spread of the Year award 2006
  • "You Ought to be Congratulated" is one of the most recognisable jingles in Australian commercial history