Thousands of Co-op Members have joined in to tell us which animals they’d like to see on our revamped milk chocolate lollies when they hit shelves in August.
We know members love chocolate as it topped the list of your favourite sweet treats in a confectionery conversation last year.
So, in October, we asked members to help us decide which three animals should feature on our all-year-round Fairtrade chocolate lollies.
More than 12,000 members got involved online and via the Co-op app to share their ideas and to tell us the reasons for their choices.
British wildlife proved to be the most popular theme with household pets and sea creatures also among the favourites.
We can now reveal that – as chosen by you – the three member-inspired animal lolly designs to launch in Co-op stores this summer will be a hedgehog, red squirrel and fox.
Members care about animal welfare
Raising awareness and protecting animal species came through strongly in members’ responses to why they chose a particular animal.
Here are just some of your comments:
Fox
“Misunderstood animal. Beautiful and graceful yet hunted like vermin. Bring their true behaviour to light!”
“These are just some of the beautiful animals we have in our country, and it’s always a thrill to see them in real life.”
Red squirrel
“Squirrels epitomise the great British public with their sociable mannerisms, intellect and ingenuity and can bring a smile to any child or adults face with their ninja like skills and cutability.”
“I chose a red squirrel because it is iconic in this country and alas is falling behind in numbers against the grey squirrel. Let’s face it, they’re also super cute.”
Hedgehog
“As an endangered species, and a firm favourite of the British public, it’s important to raise awareness of how to help keep them safe. There is also a local hedgehog rescue not too far from me and I know how hard they work to protect hedgehogs, especially over the winter period.”
“There are only about one million hedgehogs left in the wild. They really need our help in making them an iconic British species. They are brilliant in gardens eating snails and other animals that gardeners call pests.”
We’re protecting the planet we share
It’s great to see our members care about the welfare of animals and protecting the environments they inhabit is key to helping species thrive.
Our 10-point Climate Change Plan outlines our commitment to reduce our own carbon footprint, but also to work with others on solutions to protect the planet we share.
We have some exciting projects planned to share with members, so keep an eye out for further announcements later this year.
There are always ways for you to get involved with your Co-op. Head to your member account to see what opportunities are currently available.
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