Mondeléz International
Mondelēz International highlighted in UK Plastics Pact report
Mondelēz International has been highlighted in the recent UK Plastics Pact report as the company makes progress towards its long term vision of completely recyclable packaging.
Mondelēz puts out a call for tasty global confectionery roles
One of the most sought after roles in the confectionery world – chocolate taste testing roles for some of the biggest brands are now being advertised by Mondelēz International, as it continues to expand its portfolio range, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s West African sustainability programme reinstated after being banned marks a key milestone
With sustainability being firmly at the core of many companies’ agendas within the confectionery sector, the breaking news that Hershey had been banned from carrying out its activities supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa was hugely significant.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Oreo’s Lady Gaga special edition range supports musical kindness initiative
US-based major biscuit brand Oreo has teamed up with musician Lady Gaga, to release a collaboration spreading message of musical kindness, surrounding the release of the artist’s latest album, Chromatica, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Major $10 billion income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers remains a critical sector goal
Delivering on cocoa supply chain sustainability remains the most single pressing task for major players within the confectionery industry, with an especially notable milestone having just been put down.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Snacking study shows consumers favour comfort food amid challenging times
According to the latest state of snacking report by Mondelez, it seems nine in ten of us are eating the same, if not more, treats than we did before the lockdown.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelez releases latest State of Snacking report revealing key rises in consumer buying
Mondelēz International has released its latest 2020 state of global snacking report, revealing that nine in ten people are consuming treats either more or the same during the pandemic compared to before the covid crisis, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz supports global move targeting greater recycling of plastics
Confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has confirmed its support for global efforts designed to increase recycling rates for plastic waste, including flexible films, as part of its wider sustainability work.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International records strong quarter performance amid turbulent markets
Mondelēz International has recorded net third quarter growth of 4.9%, to $6.7 billion for the period, forecasting an improved performance for its full-year 2020 results, despite ongoing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocosuisse reports 20% drop in turnover for Swiss chocolate makers amid the pandemic
The association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers’, Chocosuisse, has reported the sector has suffered a 20% year-on-year drop in turnover for the second quarter of 2020, due to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International appoints Robert Perkins as its first global diversity and inclusion officer
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has appointed Robert Perkins as its first Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils Cabosse Naturals confectionery brand using pure cacaofruit
A core focus on using natural ingredients is at the centre of Barry Callebaut’s new Cabosse Naturals brand, a series of 100% pure cacaofruit elements including pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara, a flour from the peel of the fruit, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands its heritage range with Cadbury Bournville Fingers
Global manufacturer Mondelēz International has confirmed the key release of Cadbury Bournville Fingers, amid wider category growth of heritage brand confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz opens advanced Indonesian technical centre for cocoa farming
Mondelēz International has opened its state-of-the-art cocoa crop science technical centre in Pasuruan, Indonesia, aiming to promote improved farming practices.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability