Glossary product faqs newsletter signup for healthcare professionals
Download PDFs of our latest press releases here.
You will need Adobe Reader to open them.

Promise activ™ SuperShots™ Fact Sheet
Promise activ™ SuperShots™ are the first mini-drink made with natural plant sterols, ingredients that are proven to aid cholesterol lowering as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 85 KB]


Up-to-Date Nutritional Science of Plant Sterols
Over 140 clinical trials have been published which show plant sterol containing foods are able to lower blood cholesterol. Additional recent studies have addressed mechanism of actions, duration of LDL reduction greater than 1 year, efficacy in different food formats and among different age groups, population type and those with dietary habits.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 410 KB]


Plant Sterols: A Natural Way to Help Lower Cholesterol
One way that people may lower their cholesterol levels naturally is by consuming foods that are rich in natural plant sterols that are scientifically proven to reduce cholesterol, and are accepted by national experts, including the latest National Cholesterol Education Program. A recent review of the literature showed that 2 grams per day of plant sterols can lower LDL cholesterol levels by an average of 10 percent.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 168 KB]


July 26, 2007: Promise activ™ SuperShots™ Launch Party
Kristin Chenoweth, renowned Broadway, television and film actress, hosted an event to celebrate the launch of Promise activ™ SuperShots™, the first mini-drink with added natural plant sterols, at the Lotus Space in New York on July 17th. The event raised awareness for the issue of heart health and was a fundraiser for WomenHeart, an organization which provides support, education and advocacy for women living with heart disease.

click on images to see enlarged

Promise activ™ Spread Fact Sheet
Promise activ™ (formerly known as Take Control®) contains 1 gram of plant sterols per serving and is clinically proven to actively remove cholesterol. This is an easy way for consumers to get natural plant sterols for effective cholesterol reduction when consumed as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 164 KB]


Promise® now with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Promise® has increased the level of Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in its Promise® Buttery and Light spreads, making them both excellent sources for this essential heart-healthy dietary fat. Omega-3 ALA is an essential fat because it cannot be produced by the human body and must be obtained from the food we eat. Promise® Buttery Spread has increased the Omega-3 ALA content from 400mg to 550 mg; Promise® Light has increased the Omega-3 ALA content from 250 mg to 300 mg.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 133 KB]


Unilever Relaunches Take Control® as Promise activ™ Spread
Unilever announced today that its Take Control® Spread is being added to its Promise® family of products under the new name Promise activ™ Spread. Although the spread has a new name, it still has the same wonderfully delicious buttery taste and the same Heart Health Essentials™ formulation.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 170 KB]


April 15, 2005: Introducing Our Heart Healthiest Buttery Spread
New Improved Promise® Trans-Fat Free Spread Is a Heart Healthier Choice That Tastes Great: Spread Offers a Healthier Alternative to Butter or Margarine.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ – April 15, 2005: Craving the fresh taste of butter with your morning toast or baked potato, but concerned about your health? Promise® spread is launching its heart healthiest Buttery Spread yet to “butter” up your meals in a great-tasting, heart-healthy way.
Download the full press release [PDF 174 KB]


Promise® Buttery Spread Fact Sheet
Promise® Buttery Spread’s new Heart Health Essentials™ formulation was developed to deliver a unique overall nutritional profile of essential fatty acids, vitamins, no trans fat*, no cholesterol, and no partially hydrogenated oil. Promise® Buttery Spread has 75% less saturated fat per serving than butter and 40% less saturated fat per serving than the leading heart health positioned regular spread. The reformulation also includes enhancement of the spread’s rich, buttery flavor.
Download the full fact sheet [PDF 75 KB]


Spreads Nutritional Comparison Chart
A Nutritional Facts Chart that compares Promise® to other spreads.
Download the full Nutritional Facts [PDF 75 KB]


Facts on Trans Fat
Trans fatty acids (trans fat) raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and tend to lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Download the Facts on Trans Fat [PDF 75 KB]

Image Library
Here you can download images of our products. Please click on the high-res or low-res link to download images.
PROMISE ACTIV™ SUPERSHOTS™
Strawberry
SuperShots™
High-res   /  Low-res 16,074 KB
Strawberry
SuperShots™ 4-pack
High-res   /  Low-res 16,086 KB
Raspberry
SuperShots™
High-res   /  Low-res 16,074 KB
Raspberry
SuperShots™ 4-pack
High-res   /  Low-res 16,085 KB
Peach
SuperShots™
High-res   /  Low-res 16,074 KB
Peach
SuperShots™ 4-pack
High-res   /  Low-res 16,085 KB

Promise activ™ Logo
High-res   /  Low-res 4,147 KB

SuperShots™ Logo

PROMISE ACTIV™ SPREADS
Promise activ™
Buttery Spread
High-res   /  Low-res 18,880 KB
Promise activ™
Light Spread
High-res   /  Low-res 18,880 KB

Promise activ™
Logo
High-res   /  Low-res 4,147 KB
PROMISE® SPREADS
Promise®
Buttery Spread
High-res   /  Low-res 7,253 KB
Promise®
Light Spread
High-res   /  Low-res 18,884 KB
Promise®
Fat-Free Spread
High-res   /  Low-res
18,884 KB
Promise®
Logo
High-res   /  Low-res
4,791 KB


PRESS CONTACT

We try to answer all email inquiries within a 24-hour period. Feel free to contact us either by phone or email at:

Mark O'Connor
Ogilvy PR Worldwide
212-880-5359
Mark.O'Connor@ogilvypr.com

site map product locator contact us privacy policy press room terms of use
Learn more