Cadbury to wrap 300million chocolate bars a year in 80% recycled plastic
Many of Cadbury's favourite products including Cadbury Fruit and Nut, Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel are to be packaged in recycled plastic, with 600 tonnes to be used each year
Cadbury's is set to wrap 300million bars this year in enough recycled plastic to cover the length of Britain 40 times over. The packaging change will mean the equivalent of 600 tonnes of recycled plastic will be used each year - around the same weight as around 40 double decker buses.
The packaging has been sourced using advanced recycling technology, which can be used to turn used plastic packaging back into food-grade, flexible plastic packaging. It means if was placed end-to-end, it would cover more than 40 times the length of the UK or sell out Wembley 3,000 times.
Joanna Dias, Mondelez UK Sustainability Lead, said: "We're very proud to be taking this big next step with Cadbury.
"We know sustainability is important to consumers, so by moving to 80% certified recycled plastic, and wrapping more than 300 million bars this year, we're helping give flexible plastic a second life.
"We're also helping Cadbury fans enjoy their favourite snacks - knowing they're doing something great for the planet."
The wrapping transition has already begun, with bars including Cadbury Fruit and Nut, Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel and Cadbury Dairy Milk all available in the recycled wrapping.
From 2025, Cadbury's sharing bars, including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Caramilk, Cadbury Fruit & Nut and more, will be wrapped in this recycled packaging.
The ambition is for all Cadbury sharing bars made and sold in the UK and Ireland to be used in the new recycled wraps by the end of this year.
It comes as an expat in Australia was delighted when she found an unexpected haul of Cadbury confectionery from the UK, which she says tastes different to what else is available Down Under. Maria Mulchrone was shopping at a Kmart in Australia when she came across chocolate from home.
Maria told FEMAIL: "I actually felt so proud to see Irish/UK produce on this side of the world in a chain as big as Kmart." She immediately recognised them as British imports because the products' names differed from their Australian counterparts.
"The Caramel Nibbles egg caught my eye because in Australia, they're known as Caramello," she explained. She also noted that what is called "Dream" in Australia is simply "white" chocolate back home.
Maria confirmed the authenticity of the taste, saying the chocolate she bought from Kmart was made from "proper UK dairy milk".
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Shoppers can snap up a FREE Cadbury Father's Day gift worth £12 – here's how
FATHER'S DAY is just around the corner, and if you're still searching for a budget gift, you can never go wrong with a sweet treat. If you're stuck on gifting ideas for Father's Day, the Cadbury Dad My Hero Chocolate Gift Box will put a smile on his face. Bargain hunters can sign up to Quidco and get a £15 bonus after their first spend of £5 or more. That covers the cost of the Cadbury Dad My Hero Chocolate Gift Box, which is worth £12. The Cadbury gift box features a Dairy Milk 110g bar wrapped in a 'Dad My Hero' sleeve, a carton of classic Cadbury Eclairs and a delicious selection of classic Cadbury bars. Shoppers can pick a personalised Gift For You card at checkout to write a message for the special occasion, and get delivery in time for Father's Day, which is this Sunday (15 June). How to claim the freebie Sign up for Quidco and get a £15 bonus Signing up for the cashback website Quidco is totally free, and the bonus offer is available for new members. Once you've signed up as a new member, find Cadbury Gifts Direct in the list of available retailers at Quidco. Then, you'll be able to click through and shop on the Cadbury Gifts Direct website as normal, but you need to spend £5 or more to qualify for the deal. The earned cashback and bonus can be directly deposited into your bank account, which offsets the cost of your purchase, making it a freebie. There are plenty of other Cadbury gifting options you can get for free with the bonus. The Dairy Milk No.1 Dad Giant Chocolate Bar 850g has been reduced from £13 to £10 online. Or why not snap up the Cadbury Dad's Bars & Beer Hamper, which costs £23.50 and features three bars and five bars of the UK's bestselling chocolate bars, including Fruit & Nut and Bournville. best Father's Day gifts.
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Discontinued Mars chocolate spotted back on UK shelves at supermarket giant after 11 years
We reveal below all the details of Cadbury's newest chocolate bar CHOC SHOCK Discontinued Mars chocolate spotted back on UK shelves at supermarket giant after 11 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS have been rushing to buy a discontinued Mars chocolate that's back on shelves after 11 years. The brand has brought back white chocolate Maltesers with customers already spotting it on their weekly shop. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Shoppers are rushing to Morrisons to buy white chocolate Maltesers Credit: Facebook/@newfoodsuk Mars said both fun sized and sharing packs would launch in supermarkets and independent stores from June 16. However, the chocolates appear to already be on sale at one major supermarket - Morrisons. Posting on the Newfoodsuk Facebook page, one eagle-eyed customer shared a photo of one of the returning packs in their local branch. The post has received more than 600 comments and around 1,000 likes from fellow eaters, with plenty keen to get their hands back on the chocolates after years. One said: "I was addicted to these when I was in school. Only white chocolate I liked." Another, tagging a Facebook friend, said: "Been craving these for years so we must get them." Meanwhile, a third chipped in: "WHAAAAAT!!!! They've finally brought them back." A fourth added: "Omg I used to love these when I was younger." Morrisons is selling the white Maltesers in three different size packs on its website, with prices starting from £1.05. Customers can buy a 30g pack for £1.05, 74g pack for £2.50 or a larger 126g sharing bag for £2.95. We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon We have asked Morrisons how many branches the chocolates are available at and if they're a permanent addition and will update this story when we've heard back. The return of the white Maltesers comes after shoppers pleaded with Mars to bring them back. The treat first launched in 2003 but was taken off shelves back in 2014. The spin on the classic milk chocolate Maltesers was originally launched as a seasonal product but was made permanent due to its popularity. The clamour to see the white chocolates back got so loud a petition was started in 2017 calling for their return. OTHER CHOCOLATE NEWS It comes as Cadbury launches a new Dairy Milk flavour bar in the UK this month - Dairy Milk Iced Latte. The new bar combines classic Dairy Milk chocolate with a creamy coffee filling and crunchy biscuit pieces. Four limited edition bars have also been introduced, with packaging that changes based on the temperature. The chocolate maker also recently teased the launch of a new Cadbury White Dipped Twirl bar. Details on the new limited edition flavour are thin, although some smaller online retailers are selling it from 99p. Lidl shoppers have been going wild for a new Dubai-style pistachio spread landing on shelves. The Della Sante chocolate cream spread combines the flavours of the insanely popular chocolate but in spreadable form. The pots cost £4.99 or £3.99 for Lidl Plus members. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Tesco slashes the price of giant Toblerone ahead of Father's Day & it's the cheapest price from any supermarket
FATHER'S Day is quickly approaching and if you're still scrambling for the perfect present, Tesco has just the thing. The supermarket has slashed the price of a popular chocolate gift, and now its the cheapest you'll find. Tesco has reduced the price of its giant bars of Toblerone for select customers. The 340 gram bar of Milk Chocolate Toblerone with Honey and Almond Nougat is currently listed for £6. This is the same price point as Sainsbury's, Ocado, and Morrisons. However, Clubcard members have the option to snatch the sweet snack at a much lower price. The loyalty scheme offers the giant chocolate bar for just £4.75. This special offer is valid until Sunday, June 15, which also happens to be Father's Day. The bar is listed under Tesco's Chocolate Boxes & Gifts section, offering it as a tasty treat for the father figure in your life. And it's not just the classic Toblerone option that's available as part of the offer. The 340 gram Golden Caramel Toblerone with Honey and Almond Nougat is also available for £4.75 for Clubcard owners. The same-sized White Chocolate Toblerone with Honey and Almond Nougat is listed for the same price. We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon Even the lesser known Orange Twist Milk Toblerone is available as part of the deal. Other Tesco Clubcard offers for chocolate gifts include Lindt Lindor Truffles, Thornton's Continental Collection, and Lily O'Brien's Ultimate Chocolate Collection. And if your dad is a big Toblerone fan, another supermarket has its own big deal available. Morrisons shoppers can pick up a whopping 4.5 kilogram Toblerone bar right now. And for the hard to buy for dads, we found the perfect subscription gift. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. The Sun has also rounded up 28 Father's Day gift options. We tested three of the best grooming kits available this Father's Day. Or if you're all shopped out, here are five homemade gift options to choose from. And a savvy hack that will help you . Plus, a round-up of all the Father's Day freebies you can nab this weekend. 2
