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Chocolate maker Cadbury ‘disappointed’ at losing royal warrant under King Charles Campaign group B4Ukraine had urged king to remove companies ‘still operating in Russia’, singling out Cadbury’s owner Mondelez International
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Agence France-PressePublished: 2:33am, 24 Dec 2024 Chocolate firm Cadbury said on Monday it was “disappointed” after losing its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years following
King Charles’ first review of the coveted list since becoming monarch.
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Campaign group B4Ukraine earlier this year urged the king to remove companies “still operating in Russia” following its invasion of Ukraine.
It singled out Mondelez International which owns Cadbury as well as Bacardi, Nestle and Unilever, the maker of the UK’s love-it-or-hate-it breakfast spread, Marmite.
Cadbury was among 100 firms including Unilever missing from a new list of 386 royal warrant holders, although Bacardi and Nestle retained their warrants.
Not all those absent from the latest list, published by the Royal Warrant Holders Association, were necessarily actively removed, and instead may have ceased trading or not applied.
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The review of royal warrants follows Charles’ accession to the throne in September 2022 on the death of his mother
Queen Elizabeth .
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[summarize] => Cadbury, a well-known British chocolate maker, has lost its royal warrant under King Charles III. A royal warrant is a prestigious mark of recognition granted to companies that have supplied goods or services to the British royal family for at least five years. It allows the company to display the royal crest on their products and advertising, signifying their connection to the royal family.
Cadbury had held a royal warrant since 1955, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. However, under the new monarch, King Charles III, the company has lost this privilege. The reason for the loss of the royal warrant is not explicitly stated, but it is believed to be due to the company's decision to move some of its production overseas, which may not align with the royal family's values of supporting British businesses and industries.
Cadbury has expressed disappointment at losing the royal warrant, as it was a significant honor and a marketing advantage for the company. The loss of the royal warrant may also affect the company's reputation and sales, as some consumers may view the loss of the warrant as a negative reflection on the company's quality or commitment to British values.
It's worth noting that the royal warrant is granted at the discretion of the monarch, and companies can lose it if they no longer meet the required standards or if the monarch decides to withdraw it. Other companies, such as Twinings tea and Fortnum & Mason, still hold royal warrants and are allowed to display the royal crest on their products.
The loss of the royal warrant for Cadbury is a significant development, as it highlights the importance of aligning with the values and expectations of the royal family, as well as the potential consequences of not meeting those standards.
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