Mondelēz outlines plans for growth and business development at key New York conference
Mondelez at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. Pic: Neill Barston
Key plans for growth were outlined by Mondelēz International at the latest 2025 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference, including continuing a strategy of revenue focused on core chocolate, biscuits and snacks ranges, writes Neill Barston.
As previously reported, the company’s latest presentation came in the wake of its annual results that revealed a revenue upturn of 4.3%, to $36.4 billion, despite ongoing significant tests in the market.
Notably, as the global confectionery group asserted, it has made continued progress on long-term, sustainable growth strategy, which it is seeking to attain through reshaping its portfolio in response to consumer demands, as well as seeking to deliver market leadership.
Mondelez observed particular gains in the $97 billion cakes and pastries category, as well as forging novel expansion of its loved chocolate and biscuit brands, which has included continuing launches across flagship products such as Oreo, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, in addition to extending some of its regional brand activity.
Moreover, the company recently engaged in a major AI-enhanced venture with digital services provider Accenture, as it looks to identify core product development trends for its international business operations. Its progress also follows a reported move to acquire fellow key US confectioner Hershey before Christmas, which was said to have been rejected by the company’s board of trustees.
The business underlined its momentum was based on its latest financial results that delivered 5.1% adjusted gross profit dollar growth in 2024, despite record cocoa input cost inflation, which it asserted demonstrated a strong consumer loyalty to its brands. It also cited its $2 billion cakes and pastries business as a key driver of positive market sentiment, holding #3 global share position.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Van de Put commented on the company’s latest New York presentation. He said: “Our strong foundation of iconic brands and attractive categories position us for continued value creation,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chair and CEO of Mondelēz International. “We’re excited about our strong playbook to win in large and attractive adjacencies, like cakes and pastries, that provide a significant runway of growth opportunities.”
In addition, Luca Zaramella, Chief Financial Officer, also welcomed the company’s latest set of annual results, which he believed had placed it a positive position. He added: “We have always remained focused on a simple but proven playbook: Acquiring the right opportunities, executing a strong integration plan, and accelerating growth in our newly acquired brands through expanded distribution and elevated marketing capabilities,”
