England rugby player James Haskell and Olympic hockey gold medallist Alex Danson have been announced as ambassadors for UK nut butter producer Meridian Foods.

The sporting stars will be promoting the brand's 'pure goodness' approach to healthy eating, and Haskell commented 'Anyone that follows me on social media knows that I'm a huge fan of nut butters. They're a great source of natural energy and are perfect for incorporating into healthy recipes. I’m really looking forward to working with Meridian and helping encourage people to adopt healthier eating and lifestyles'.