What is ManiLife?
ManiLife is peanut butter like no other. It’s not just a spread; it’s a passion project dedicated to perfecting peanut butter in every way. From thick, drippy textures to deeply roasted, full-flavour blends, ManiLife takes peanut butter seriously—like sommeliers with wine or craft brewers with hops. Small-batch, single-origin, and meticulously blended, this isn’t your average nut butter. It’s a food nerd’s dream come true, crafted with care and obsession to deliver a taste that’s impossible to put down.
Main Benefits of ManiLife Peanut Butter
ManiLife offers more than just a jar of peanut butter. Here’s why it stands out:
- Single-origin peanuts sourced from a family estate in Córdoba, Argentina, known as the “Champagne of peanuts” with DOP status.
- Small-batch roasting and blending to ensure maximum flavour and perfect texture.
- Four main peanut varieties exist, but only the Runner peanut is used for its small, uniform size and packed flavour.
- Crunch engineered to perfection with a dedicated sorting machine sieving pieces to exactly 8mm.
- Deep Roast™ variety born from an accidental burn, now the most awarded peanut butter in history.
- Versatile use: from spreading on toast to drizzling over ice cream, making satay sauces, or just scooping straight from the jar.
- B Corp score of 104.5, reflecting strong commitment to social and environmental standards.
The Art and Science Behind ManiLife
ManiLife doesn’t just throw nuts in a blender and call it a day. The process starts with roasting—the Maillard reaction—that creates the magic flavour. Then comes the blending, which is an art form in itself. Speed, temperature, blade sharpness, and even the number of passes are controlled obsessively to achieve that signature thick, creamy, and stupidly good mouthfeel. It’s this attention to detail that makes ManiLife peanut butter stand out in a crowded market.
The Story of Stu and the Birth of ManiLife
Back in 2014, Stu left accountancy behind and found himself in Argentina, where he discovered a peanut butter social enterprise that changed his perspective. Inspired, he began roasting and blending peanuts in a friend’s kitchen. After importing a tonne of peanuts and facing a manufacturing hiccup, Stu rallied friends and made 4,000 jars by hand in a rugby club kitchen. What started as “Stu’s Peanut Butter” evolved into ManiLife—a name that captures the joy peanuts bring (“maní” means peanut in Argentina).
ManiLife’s Unique Peanut Selection and Crunch Engineering
Quality starts with the peanut. ManiLife uses only Runner peanuts, prized for their flavour and uniformity. The peanuts come from a single estate with ideal terroir—soil, weather, and timing all working together to produce elite nuts. Crunch isn’t just added; it’s engineered. A special sorting machine ensures every crunchy piece is exactly 8mm—no more, no less—giving that perfect bite every time.
ManiLife’s Impact on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Supporting sustainable agriculture and food security through responsible sourcing.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Creating jobs and supporting local farmers in Argentina.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Small-batch production minimizing waste and maximizing quality.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Promoting sustainable farming practices that protect ecosystems.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with local communities and suppliers to ensure ethical practices.
Why ManiLife is More Than Just Peanut Butter
ManiLife is for the discerning eater—the person who debates pizza crust thickness, who can tell a good olive oil from a bad one, who refuses to settle for anything less than exceptional. It’s about flavour as a love language and peanut butter as an experience. From crunchy to smooth, original roast to deep roast, and even almond butter varieties, ManiLife invites you to explore peanut butter in ways you never imagined. It’s not just food; it’s a lifestyle. So go ahead, spread it, drizzle it, or just dive straight in—because once you’ve tasted peanut butter done properly, there’s no going back.
