Mondeléz International
Mondelēz International releases latest Snacking Made Right report charting sustainability progress
Mondelēz International has released its 2021 Snacking Made Right report, revealing its ongoing work targeting its environment, social and governance goals within key supply chains, including cocoa and palm oil, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz makes multi-million investment in Indonesian Oreo production
A major investment from Mondelēz of $23 million has been made into enhancing its key regional Oreo biscuit production line in Cikarang, Indonesia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International reports improve global sales of $28 billion
Mondelēz International has released its latest annual figures for 2021, revealing key organic growth of 8%, posting net revenues of $28.7 billion for its global activities, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz launches second round of SnackFutures ‘CoLab’ innovation and venture hub
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has unveiled plans for its latest SnackFutures innovation and venture hub, opening applications for its CoLab 2022 classes, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero retains leading manufacturer status in WWF palm oil scorecard
Ferrero has again emerged as the highest rated environmentally performing manufacturer in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2021 edition Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard rating the strength of on-the-ground sustainability achievements, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury launches Dairy Milk alternative vegan bar in response to consumer demand
After two years of development, Cadbury has confirmed a vegan alternative to its classic Dairy Milk Bar, known as the Plant Bar, which will hit shelves from next month, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz issues legal warning over snacks brand Primal Pantry’s use of lilac
Global confectionery group Mondelez International has issued a legal warning to UK healthy snack brand Primal Pantry on concerns over the company’s use of the colour lilac for one of its ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury Dairy Milk packaging set for up to 30% recycled materials
A renewed move to improve production sustainability is being made by Mondelēz International, as its UK Cadbury Dairy Milk made in Bournville, is set to be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury announces return of Match & Win on-pack promotion
Returning for its fifth consecutive season in partnership with a host of the UK’s biggest football clubs, Cadbury’s shopper promotion will return from August through to November this year.
Mondelēz makes early move to drive ‘spooky season’ confectionery success
While the spooky season may well be a while off yet, Mondelēz International is keen to help stores prepare for the key retail period including unveiling new mini Oreo series, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz records strong quarterly growth boosted by key business acquisitions
Mondelēz International has posted a key upturn in financial results for its second quarter, with net revenues up 12.4% to $6.6 billion for the period, despite a backdrop of broader trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz completes closure of US Oreo cookie production site in New Jersey
Mondelēz International has completed its strategic move to close its Fair Lawn, New Jersey, US bakery site producing key Oreo lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
ICI studies evaluate child labour progress in West African cocoa supply chains
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has furthered its work on analysing progress on industry’s Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Systems (CLMRS), in core Ghanaian and Ivory Coast supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK wholesaler Hancocks reports significant spike in demand for US confectionery
UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has reported a key increase in demand for US sweets and snacks ranges, prompting it to expand its portfolio of offerings, writes Neill Barston.