Dirk Van de Put
Mondelēz claims key progress with latest ESG business practice report
The CEO and chairman of Mondelēz International, Dirk Van de Put, has welcomed progress against a range of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals across its business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz secures $2.9 billion deal for US-based Clif Bar & Company nutrition ranges
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has agreed a key $2.9 billion deal acquiring US nutrition bar manufacturer Clif Bar & Company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
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 strategy targets key chocolate and biscuit market growth
Mondelēz International has unveiled its strategy for accelerating growth within the company, which will centre on reshaping its portfolio honing in on chocolate and biscuit ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mondelēz International reveals results upturn for 2022 first quarter
Mondelēz International has delivered its first quarter results, which show net revenue growth of 7.3% to $7.7 billion, boosted by a notable performance by its chocolate and biscuit businesses, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mondelēz faces claims of cocoa sector child labour in Ghana with Channel 4 documentary
Mondelēz International has come under fire in a UK Channel 4 television documentary uncovering cases of cocoa sector child labour allegedly linked to the business in Ghana – which the company has stressed is against its policies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars CEO Grant F Reid issues plea for peace in Ukraine with donations for humanitarian aid
The CEO of Mars, Grant F. Reid has issued a heartfelt plea for peace in Ukraine, donating $2 million in support of the nation in the wake of the invasion from Russia this week, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, 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 International’s third State of Snacking report reveals key consumer trend for wellbeing
A third annual State of Snacking report from Mondelēz International has confirmed a sustained global trend of consumers being increasingly focused on wellbeing, and are more mindful than ever of consumption levels, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz completes deal for Greek snacks business Chipita Global
Global confectionery and group Mondelēz International has confirmed completion of its deal to buy Greek-based business Chipita Global, specialising in baked snacks and croissants, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz joins IDH Living Wage Roadmap targeting fair payment of workers across global supply chains
A core step has been taken by Mondelēz International in joining the IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) Living Wage Roadmap aiming to drive fair payment of workers in global supply chains, as it confirms a continued commitment for payment of a living wage for its employees, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International records key nine-month upturn bolstered by major acquisitions
Mondelēz has revealed a performance boost with its nine-month results, recording net revenues increasing 7.8% to $7.2 billion for the period against the previous year, bolstered by several key acquisitions including Hu, Grenade and Gourmet Food, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, 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 International releases its 2020 Snacking Made Right sustainability report
Delivering on sustainability targets has become increasingly significant for many key businesses within the cocoa and confectionery sector, including Mondelēz International, which has just released its latest Snacking Made Right 2020 report on its core areas of progress. Neill Barston examines its results
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability