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Ferrero’s third palm oil progress report

Posted by Vira Lyakh on

Ferrero’s third palm oil progress report Our journey towards responsible palm oil supply We have been working towards a responsible supply of palm oil since 2005. At that time our first strategy involved investing in RSPO segregated certified palm oil. Although we achieved 100% RSPO segregated certified palm oil we aren't stopping there. Our commitments go beyond the certification scheme. This was demonstrated by our palm oil Charter, which was published in November 2013. We also became a member of TFT, a global non-profit organisation, whose teams work across the world to help transform supply chains for the benefit of people and...

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Berlin - The Chocolate, the Cake and the Cookies

Posted by Vira Lyakh on

I've had the pleasure of spending 24h in Berlin twice in the space of two months and I have to say, I'd love to go back when I had a bit more time to investigate things. I was there first to judge the European Search Awards then to attend the awards ceremony and each time I made sure I had a chance to make the foray into the city to taste of the local cuisine. I was staying at the Raddison Blu the first time, with its giant fish tank in the middle, soaring up several stories. The second time...

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Toblerone: Our secret

Posted by Vira Lyakh on

TOBLERONE is a unique example of outstanding product branding. You must have wondered at some point how TOBLERONE came by its strange name and striking good looks… The name and the shape TOBLERONE originates from the chocolatier's family name "Tobler" combined with "torrone", the Italian word for nougat. There are a great many legends about TOBLERONE triangular shape. Chocolate lovers around the world have always believed that Theodor Tobler took his inspiration from his mountainous homeland, and in particular the Matterhorn with its characteristic triangular shape.   But according to Theodor’s sons, the TOBLERONE bar was modelled on something sexier...

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