Mondelēz International, Inc. develops and markets global snack brands across biscuits and baked snacks, chocolate, gum and candy, beverages, and cheese and grocery categories. News for MDLZ commonly covers earnings releases, pricing and volume trends, input costs, advertising and promotion spending, productivity, cash flow, and returns of capital to shareholders.
Company updates also include product innovation and brand campaigns for names such as Oreo, Ritz, Chips Ahoy!, Cadbury, Toblerone, CLIF, LUNA, Nilla, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, BelVita, LU, Tate's Bake Shop, Milka, and Toblerone. Other recurring developments include limited-edition collaborations, retail promotions, manufacturing investments, and capacity or innovation projects within the company's global snack portfolio.
Undercover Snacks announced a majority investment by Mondelēz International (MDLZ), while retaining its existing management team and standalone operating structure.
Undercover will operate within Mondelēz's North America Ventures business unit. Diana Levy will remain CEO, while Michael Levy will serve as President and COO, focusing on growth, strategy and operations. Undercover expects access to Mondelēz's capabilities and resources to help accelerate innovation, distribution and long-term growth. The snack brand is sold in more than 25,000 retail locations and also distributes its products through United Airlines.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) reported third-quarter 2026 net revenues of $9,967 million, up 2.3% from the prior year. Organic net revenue, which excludes certain currency and portfolio effects, grew 2.1%, with volume/mix contributing 1.8 percentage points. Diluted earnings per share rose 78.9% to $1.02; adjusted EPS was $0.78, up 5.5% at constant currency.
Operating income rose 136.3% to $1,758 million, helped by favorable changes in derivative valuations. Europe revenue fell 3.3%, while the other regions grew. Nine-month operating cash flow was $2,606 million, and shareholder returns totaled $2.8 billion. The company reaffirmed 2026 organic revenue growth of at least 2% and adjusted EPS growth of flat to 5% at constant currency, and expects approximately $3 billion in free cash flow. It also agreed to acquire Undercover Snacks.
Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) is adding Caramel Drizzled and Fudge Drizzled varieties to its CHIPS AHOY! Minis cookie lineup. Both varieties are available now at limited retailers in 6 oz resealable pouches and 2.5 oz Tear Bags. The Tear Bags are also sold at convenience stores.
The cookies have a bite-size fudgy chocolate chip base topped with caramel or fudge drizzle. Both varieties are certified Kosher dairy.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) is launching RITZ Gluten Free Crackers in Original Flavor, adding a certified gluten free version to the brand. The crackers will be available at Walmart and Albertsons starting October 2026, with expansion to retailers nationwide planned for February 2027. The 8 oz package has a suggested retail price of $4.49. The product contains no artificial colors or flavors; the company said consumers have requested a gluten free version for years.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 29, 2026, followed by a conference call. Results will be released at 4:05 p.m. ET, and the call will begin at 5:00 p.m. ET. A listen-only webcast and an archived recording will be available on the company’s website.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) will begin its SOUR PATCH KIDS Halloween campaign, 13 Days of Mischief, on October 19, 2026.
The campaign combines social media challenges with new Halloween candy, including Monster Parts and Tricksters, and a Wingstop collaboration. The limited-time SOUR PATCH KIDS Wicked Punch glaze will be available to Club Wingstop loyalty members beginning October 23, before reaching Wingstop menus nationwide from October 27 through November 5 at participating restaurants.
Wingstop (WING) and the SOUR PATCH KIDS brand are introducing a limited-time Halloween wing flavor, Wicked Punch, nationwide on October 27.
Club Wingstop members get early access beginning October 23. The flavor combines a REDBERRY glaze with SOUR PATCH KIDS Bitz and is available across all proteins. Orders can be placed through the Wingstop app or Wingstop.com. Availability ends after November 5 and is limited to participating U.S. locations, while supplies last.
Portillo’s (PTLO) is teaming up with the OREO brand to introduce three limited-time desserts at its restaurants nationwide. The OREO Shake, OREO Cake and OREO Cake Shake are available beginning October 6, 2026, while supplies last. The offerings combine OREO cookie pieces with a vanilla shake, white cake or a shake blended with OREO Cake.
From October 12–18, Portillo’s Perks loyalty members can purchase a $1 slice of OREO Cake with a purchase of $5 or more. The offer is limited to one discounted slice per qualifying transaction, with additional terms and exclusions.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) launched Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff®, a global collaboration uniting Toblerone milk chocolate with Biscoff® spread and honey‑almond nougat in a new diamond-shaped truffle.
The product stems from a partnership with Lotus Bakeries and includes a 495g premium box exclusive to Costco in ten markets, and a 180g sharing box in selected countries. The Costco deal is the first time Mondelēz has partnered with Costco to launch a product range globally. Truffles are already in some Costco stores, with broader rollout to follow, supporting Toblerone’s premium chocolate positioning as consumer demand for elevated flavor combinations grows.
Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced new college sports sponsorships across five major athletic programs, becoming a Proud Partner of the University of Florida, University of Michigan and University of Southern California, and a Proud Sponsor of the University of Arkansas and the University of Texas at Austin.
The deals, facilitated by Learfield, include year-round fan activations, in-venue branding across multiple sports, and campaigns with marquee student-athletes. Mondelēz will extend game-day themed displays to key retailers such as H-E-B, Publix, Walmart, Meijer, Hy-Vee and Albertsons. According to Mondelēz, 2025 net revenues were approximately $38.5 billion.