Toblerone owner sues British vegan chocolate brand over chunky shape Catherine’s Originals denies Mondelēz claims in London high court of ‘passing off’ and trademark infringement The Guardian - UK · Oct 29
US corporate lobbyists mounted ‘blitz’ to dilute landmark EU deforestation law, report finds Environmental watchdog Mighty Earth reveals two-year effort to postpone and weaken EU Deforestation Regulation The Guardian - US · Oct 17
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010 The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
“Not Even Pretending Anymore”: 93 Times People Felt Scammed By Companies (New Pics) If you’ve noticed some of your favorite products at the supermarket getting smaller, you are not delusional. Nor have you accidentally entered Alice’s Wonderland. No, you, like many other consumers, are a victim of shrinkflation, a stealth tactic that companies use to cut down on costs and boost profits. To… Bored Panda · May 27
Milka maker milked shoppers over size of chocolate bars, German court rules Brand owner Mondelēz was accused of reducing weight of Alpine Milk bar from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packaging The Guardian - UK · May 13
Inside Cadbury's Toughest Call Yet: Why the Brand Pulled the Plug on Its Newest Dairy Milk Line Cadbury has discontinued its Fruitier and Nuttier range despite positive reviews. Find out why Mondelēz pulled the plug and what this means for Cadbury's 'better-for-you' strategy. International Business Times UK · Nov 1, 2025
Taking the biscuit: consumers spend more but get less as chocolate prices rise by 15% Poor cocoa harvests have triggered multiple rounds of shrinkflation while luxury brands struggle to make profits The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Oreo and Reese’s are teaming up to bring you these two new treats Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to fan’s demands in releasing sweet mashups The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Dark chocolate Toblerone to be discontinued in UK due to ‘changing tastes’ Maker of triangular-shaped almond-and-honey-laced chocolate bar says it has made ‘difficult decision’ to withdraw product The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025
Here’s who topped the rankings in this year’s scorecard for sustainable chocolate – and which confectionery giant refused to participate With the Easter weekend now around the corner, the sixth edition of the global Chocolate Scorecard has just been released. The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025
West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide Thousands of acres of rainforest is being cleared to produce palm oil, used in popular Nestlé and Mondelēz brands The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Oreo drops new limited edition cookie featuring two different flavors in one The cookies will have a salted caramel and shortbread creme filling The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Cadbury’s ‘snack right’ slogan is hard to swallow when the company is a ‘sponsor of war’ While owner Mondelēz continues to do business in Russia, should we truly just ‘enjoy the moment’? The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
Top UK food firms urged to do more to cut ‘staggering’ emissions Food campaign Bite Back says 10 firms account for more carbon emissions globally than aviation industry The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Barchart · Jun 25, 2024 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Consider as Cocoa Prices Pull Back Cocoa prices are pulling back after a spike, presenting an opportunity to invest in chocolate stocks. With the market projected to grow 5.8% annually, the sector promises long-term growth.
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024 Toblerone maker Mondelēz fined €337.5m for anti-competitive practices Food group illegally prevented retailers from sourcing products from EU states where prices were lower
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 ‘When people want a treat they are looking for the Cadbury they know’: Mondelēz UK boss Louise Stigant on changing times With cocoa and sugar prices at record highs and tougher regulation to fight rising obesity, the head of Cadbury’s has a lot on her plate over the peak chocolate season of Easter
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024 Joe Biden criticises snack makers for ‘shrinkflation rip-off’ US president tells big brands ‘the public is tired of being played for suckers’ in video to mark Super Bowl
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024 Will weight loss drugs kill the fast food business? Many firms see the dire forecasts as ‘overblown’ but they know they will have to adapt products to make ‘every bite counts’
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023 Customers urged to avoid buying from leading chocolate firms over ‘inadequate’ ethical standards Only 17 out of 82 brands were judged to use syppliers that pay cocoa farmers sustainably
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023 ‘Brands to avoid’: Mars and Cadbury among chocolate firms criticised in ethics report Only 17 out of 82 companies investigated were found to use suppliers that paid cocoa farmers enough to live on
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023 John Oliver on child labor in the chocolate industry: ‘It is worse than you may realize’ For Halloween, the Last Week Tonight host delves into the long-lived child labor practices in the world’s chocolate supply
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023 Scientists on panel defending ultra-processed foods linked to food firms Exclusive: three out of five at briefing playing down concerns over UPFs have ties to makers of such foods
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 Cadbury Flake deemed too crumbly for 99 cones, say ice cream sellers Vendors claim the quality of the Cadbury Flake has deteriorated since manufacturing move.
Salon · Mar 27, 2023 What makes a "good" chocolate company? From child labor to unethical environmental approaches, chocolate companies can be rife with problematic practices