'Chocolate soup' helps Nestle factory achieve zero waste goal

Jessica Shankleman
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Anaerobic digestion plant cuts emissions at Toffee Crisp and Rolo factory by nearly 10 per cent

Nestle's factory in Newcastle upon Tyne, which produces Rolo, Toffee Crisp and Caramac chocolate bars, has hit its goal of sending zero waste to landfill, one year after installing a renewable energy system....

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