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Manchester Test Finds Fewer Chocolates in Paper Cadbury Heroes Tubs

A Tesco-only paper tub trial is exploring plastic reduction with a temporary Flake-for-Eclair switch.

Overview

  • Mondelez has produced 300,000 paper Cadbury Heroes tubs with DS Smith for sale across Tesco stores nationwide as a limited trial.
  • A Manchester Evening News comparison found the cardboard tub contained 52 chocolates weighing 512g versus 59 chocolates at 575g in the plastic tub, and Mondelez says it is investigating the discrepancy.
  • The Flake replaces the Chocolate Eclair only in the paper tubs during the trial, while regular plastic tubs continue to include Eclairs.
  • Shoppers are invited to scan a QR code inside the lid to give feedback, and an in-store promotion offers cash prizes or Tesco vouchers with paper-tub purchases.
  • Public reaction is mixed, with viral shopper videos criticizing the change and others welcoming the cardboard packaging as a sustainability move.