Ferrero has won a court case against Dutch retailer Delhaize for claiming its palm oil-free, Nutella-style spread is healthier and better for the environment than a product with palm oil…Read

Upon its victory, Ferrero said in a statement it believes in the importance of giving consumers access to objective and correct information to enable them to make free and informed choices.

Ferrero has spoken out in the past against what it says is “an unfair smear campaign” being conducted against palm oil, and in November last year broadcast a television advert in Italy promoting the safety, quality and sustainability of its ingredients, including palm oil.

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