King Charles III announced the most recent royal warrants while snubbing British candy maker Cadbury and consumer goods company Unilever. Companies with these warrants are considered royal suppliers and feature the Royal Arms logo on their packaging.

Chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria in 1854, but it has lost its royal endorsement under King Charles.

The chocolate firm is among the brands and products that have had their warrants withdrawn under the King, a list published by Buckingham Palace's Royal Warrant Holders Association shows

A royal warrant is regarded as a guarantee of quality and can sway some customers to choose a particular firm. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Cadbury’s has not been granted a royal warrant for the first time in 170 years...

Iconic British chocolate brand Cadbury has been dropped from the royal warrant list by King Charles. This is the first time in 170 years that Cadbury has not been awarded the prestigious recognition.

Cadbury, a storied chocolate maker owned by US company Mondelez, has lost its Royal Warrant from the British monarchy, which it's held since 1854.

King Charles III has ended royal warrants for Cadbury and Unilever, which owns brands including Marmite and Ben & Jerry’s, in a blow to the household names.