Solar-powered Rolos on the way as Nestle cuts ribbon on factory panel array

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Nestle Fawdon factory to cut carbon emissions by 225,000kg following official opening of giant rooftop solar installation

Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles, Rolo, Toffee Crisp and Caramac's are to see their green credentials burnished, after food giant Nestle officially opened a rooftop solar array at the Northumberland factory...

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