Jaffas bound and skip down Baldwin St during the 2017 Cadbury Jaffa Race. The Cadbury Chocolate Carnival might be over for Dunedin, but three charities that have benefited from the event each year have been assured they will receive their expected funding — even without the carnival. The multimillion-dollar event has been held 18 times, a highlight being the Jaffa race down Baldwin St. But since Cadbury owner Mondelez International decided to close the Dunedin factory with the loss of 320 jobs, uncertainty has surrounded the future of local Cadbury events and sponsorships. A decision on whether the Cadbury World cafe and shop will reopen is expected some time next week, after consultation with the staff.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 11, 2018 17:43 UTC