Plumpy'Nut was created by French nutritionist André Briend to fight malnutrition. With its sweet taste, high calorie content, and long shelf life, this product has proven to be an effective remedy for severe acute malnutrition in children across Africa. While Plumpy'Nut is primarily produced in bulk for humanitarian needs, it can also be purchased in various ways.

Ordering through Nutriset

Step 1. Visit the Nutriset website

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Go to the Nutriset website at nutriset.fr and navigate to the "Products" section.

Step 2. Find Plumpy'Nut in the left menu

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Look in the left menu to find Plumpy'Nut. It is located under the category "Severe acute malnutrition (treatment)." You can also explore other products aimed at combating malnutrition.

Step 3. Locate the "Request" button

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Step 4. Fill out your details and specify your needs

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Enter your name and describe your need for Plumpy'Nut. Since this product is used for treating malnutrition, urgent requests may expedite the delivery process. It is advisable for a representative of your organization to fill out the request to make it appear more official.

Step 5. Select Plumpy'Nut from the dropdown menu

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Choose Plumpy'Nut from the "Products Selection" dropdown menu. Indicate whether you will pick it up in France or prefer delivery.

Step 6. Submit your request

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Submit your request and await a response from Nutriset via email or phone. They will provide information regarding pricing and ordering conditions.

Step 7. Pay for your order via international payment

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Pay for your order using an international payment method. Depending on the type of your order, a credit card or bank transfer may be needed.

Participating in the Plumpy'Nut Challenge

Step 1. Contact the charity organization Merlin in the UK

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Reach out to the charity organization Merlin, which hosted the Plumpy'Nut challenge in 2012 and 2013 to raise awareness about malnutrition. Find more information online.

Step 2. Participate in the Plumpy'Nut challenge

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Join the Plumpy'Nut challenge. They will send you a box filled with Plumpy'Nut packs, and you will need to consume only this product for a few days or a week.

Step 3. Coordinate with friends for fundraising

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Step 4. Document your experience

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Record your experience of consuming only Plumpy'Nut to raise awareness about the issue. Donate the funds raised to the Merlin foundation.

Purchasing Partner Products

Step 1. Buy This Bar granola bar

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Purchase a This Bar granola bar, produced by a company that collaborates with Nutriset to deliver Plumpy'Nut to children in need. The packaging states that this bar saves lives (This Bar Saves Lives).

  • The company guarantees that for every bar purchased, they will send a Plumpy'Nut bar to a starving child.

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Find a store that sells This Bar granola bars. Go to https://thissaveslives.com/pages/locations, enter your location, and click "Search."

Step 3. Choose the nearest store

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Step 4. Order from the website if not available in stores

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If not available in stores, order directly from the website. Go to the "Shop" section, then select "Our bars."

Step 5. Choose a flavor and place your order

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Select a flavor and order a pack of nine bars. This will cost about $20, plus shipping.

Step 6. Learn about their donations

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Contact the company for more information on how they donate Plumpy'Nut bars to children in need. In 2014, they supported organizations such as Edesia, Save the Children, and Ananse Village.