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Cadbury archives in Bournville
Professor Carl Chinn MBE, Duncan Cadbury, Trustee and former Chairman of the Bournville Village Trust, and archivist Sarah Foden, curator of Cadbury’s history
The archives, which have been situated in the heart of Bournville for more than 120 years, have received a substantial refurbishment and investment of £350,000 to mark Cadbury’s milestone. The Cadbury archives, one of only two in the world, serve as a treasure trove of historical artifacts, documents and memorabilia that displays the evolution of Cadbury from its humble beginnings to its status today as one of the world’s most beloved brands. With nearly 50,000 Cadbury items, some
dating as far back as 1842, the archives are home to some of the rarest Cadbury documents and artefacts in the world. Key pieces include a scrapbook containing information from the Bridge Street factory, which was the Cadbury factory before Bournville, as well as Richard Cadbury’s own personal watercolour painting book from 1866. Countless artifacts, business reports and
memorabilia, including packaging, mugs and seasonal items, are also kept safe in the space and showcase the evolution of the Cadbury business and brand from 1824 to the present day. Professor Carl Chinn MBE, Duncan
Cadbury, Trustee and former Chairman of the Bournville Village Trust, and archivist Sarah Foden, curator of Cadbury’s history reopened the archives. Sarah Foden commented: “This investment is transformative for our archives. Not only has it enabled us to
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invest in a new space, it has also allowed our dedicated archives team to enhance the preservation of the precious artifacts and safeguard materials for the future.” Birmingham-born historian and best- selling author, Professor Carl Chinn MBE, commented: “The Cadbury archives are an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of the iconic Cadbury brand, which is synonymous with Birmingham. This not only showcases their commitment to preserving our local heritage and history, but also ensures that the stories encapsulated within these walls will continue to inspire and educate future generations for many years to come.” Louise Stigant, UK managing director
celebrate the 200th anniversary of Cadbury throughout the year, the value of our heritage has never been more apparent. The am incredibly proud of the newly renovated space which forms an essential part of both this year’s 200-year celebrations and beyond. The investment into the Cadbury archives is a fantastic way of honouring our past, and shaping our future.” the public, the local community will have the chance to visit the archives as part of Bournville Heritage Open Day on Saturday 14 September, where they can see the What’s more, further exciting
opportunities for the public to visit the newly refurbished archives are in the pipeline throughout the year, as part of Cadbury’s ongoing 200-year anniversary celebrations.
give H-Pack an edge
Both the Kraft and the white pots are ounce through to 5.5 ounce, in cases of 20 x 250 and 15 x 200, depending expected to appeal to those caterers and ‘to go’ outlets that already use Kraft disposable food boxes and bags and want the pots to complement the rest of their packaging offering. Head of merchant sales for H-Pack, David Martin commented: “We are aiming to introduce products that offer valid alternatives to our customers and their customers; challenging what is available elsewhere in the market so that H-Pack maintains its pole position as a market leader with vision.” H-Pack is the UK arm of leading, global food packaging brand, Hotpack and, as such, can offer bespoke custom products, working with pioneering new materials and state of the art machinery and technology, along with its internationally recognised, premium lines.
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