Benecol® history


Benecol® was launched in 1995 in Finland as part of a major public health initiative to lower the nation's cholesterol. Professor Pekka Puska, Director General of Finland's National Public Health Institute, described Benecol® as the initiative's 'pearl in the crown'.


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Following its success in Finland, Benecol® was launched in the UK and Ireland in 1999. Since then, millions of people have enjoyed the benefits of the expanding range of Benecol® foods.

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