Although Cadbury’s was not on the list, several other businesses that B4Ukraine singled out, such as Nestle, Bacardi, and Samsung, were.
It is acknowledged that the Foreign Office is consulted before endorsing any business that has come under fire for its ties to Russia.
Also absent from the warrants list is the massive consumer goods corporation Unilever, which controls names like Marmite.
In response to criticism from activists, it severed all connections with Russia early this year. Not all of the 100 companies.
Who aren’t on the list have lost their warrants; some might not have applied, stopped doing business, or had their application decision postponed.
“Cadbury is a beloved brand that has been a part of British life for generations and remains the nation’s favorite chocolate,” a Mondelez International spokesperson stated.
“We are proud to have previously held a warrant, and we fully respect the decision, even though we are disappointed.
To be among hundreds of other businesses and brands in the UK to not have a new one awarded.” According to Buckingham Palace, it doesn’t comment on decisions pertaining to particular warrants.
