Mondelēz held an inauguration event for its USD 5 million Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore, which serve its markets across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Mondelēz International partnered with supply chain leader Amcor to build an advanced recycling facility in Australia. Together they are investing in advanced recycling technology specialist, Licella, to build one of the country’s first developments of this kind.
In partnership with Nintendo, Mondelez releases limited-edition cookies inspired by the world of Super Mario™. The limited-edition OREO x Super Mario cookies feature 16 unique embossments including Super Mario characters and power-ups, such as Mario and Luigi, a Super Star, and enemies like a Goomba and Bowser Jr. Packs are randomly filled.
In light of recent backlash from Sweden and Norway, Mondelez issued a statement saying it is further reducing its activities in Russia. In addition to scaling down operations, Mondelez now says it plans to have its Russia business as a stand-alone operation by the end of the year.
With mounting boycotting of Mondelez products in Norway, Coop Norge, the country’s second biggest retailer, seeks clarifications on the matter from the Ministry of Industry, before taking its own decision in this regard.
Mondelēz International formally opened its new Global Research & Development (R&D) Innovation Center in Whippany, New Jersey. The facility, which is supported by an investment of nearly USD 50 million, includes pilot and scale-up capability for cookies, crackers and candy.
Mondelez will expand its sustainable wheat cultivation program, Harmony, to increase the share of sustainably produced biscuits in Hungary, in the Székesfehérvár factory.
After two years of online meetings, the European Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Association (CAOBISCO) held its General Assembly in Ghent, Belgium.
Snacking is preferred over traditional eating occasions for third consecutive year, according to the consumer trends study published by Mondelēz International. The company issued its annual State of Snacking report on year-over-year insights.